1100-Year-Old Mystery Unveiled: Rare Sealed Amphora Discovered on Turkish Shipwreck
Underwater excavations off the coast of Kaş, Antalya, in southwestern Türkiye, continue to yield fascinating insights into ancient Mediterranean seafaring and trade. A team led by Associate Professor Dr. Hakan Öniz from Akdeniz University has been exploring a shipwreck dating back 1,100 years to the Abbasid rule (9th-10th centuries). The discoveries highlight the crucial role
1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in the Gaza Wreck: A First in Türkiye’s Underwater Archaeology
In the Mediterranean waters off Türkiye, 1100-year-old olive seeds have been discovered in a shipwreck that set sail from the Gaza coast and sank in a storm near Antalya. This exciting find has thrilled scientists, as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz and his team uncovered these seeds during underwater excavation work, which had never been
Water will Flow Through The City Gate of Ancient Patara Again After Centuries
The magnificent City Gate of the Ancient City of Patara, located in the Kaş district of Antalya and known as the capital of the Lycian League, is set to regain its water feature after centuries, thanks to extensive restoration efforts this year. Referred to as the “cradle of civilizations,” Patara is preparing to enchant visitors