Tuesday, April 14 2026

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Central Anatolia’s Largest Mosaic Site Officially Declared an Archaeological Area in Kayseri

Central Anatolia’s Largest Mosaic Site Officially Declared an Archaeological Area in Kayseri

A major archaeological site in central Türkiye has gained official protection status after years of excavation revealed one of the region’s most extensive mosaic complexes. The mosaic structure uncovered in Örenşehir, İncesu (Kayseri)—described as the largest of its kind in Central Anatolia—has now been formally designated as an “archaeological site” (ören yeri), marking a significant

Perre

New Excavations at Perre Reveal Expanding Sacred Zones and Hidden Layers of Roman-Era Life

The 2025 archaeological season at Perre, one of the five principal cities of the ancient Kingdom of Commagene, has come to a close with significant new discoveries that deepen the understanding of the city’s religious and social landscape. The work, carried out across a newly uncovered 2,500-square-meter area in Adıyaman’s Örenli district, has revealed architectural