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Tag: Prof. Dr. Kadir Pektaş

Byzantine-Era Chapel to Be Restored at Historic Fethiye Castle in Türkiye

Byzantine-Era Chapel to Be Restored at Historic Fethiye Castle in Türkiye

An ancient chapel dating back to the Byzantine period has been uncovered during ongoing archaeological excavations at Fethiye Castle in Muğla, southwestern Türkiye. Restoration efforts are now underway to preserve the structure and open it to visitors. Excavations Continue on the Lower Slopes of the Castle The archaeological work is being carried out in the

God Apollo

1800-year-old statue head in Fethiye Castle: May Belong to God Apollo!

During excavations in Fethiye Castle, a 1800-year-old statue head thought to belong to the god Apollo was found. Situated in the Fethiye district of Mugla province in southwest Türkiye is the Fethiye Castle. Situated close to the rock tombs on a hilltop overlooking the city is Fethiye Castle, one of the city’s most emblematic buildings.

One of the rare theaters carved into a rock is being unearthed in Fethiye Castle

One of the rare theaters carved into a rock is being unearthed in Fethiye Castle

One of the rare theaters carved into the main rock and the pathway leading to the inner part of Fethiye Castle were uncovered during the excavation in Muğla. Fethiye Castle was built on the ruins of Lycian city of Telmessos, a significant ancient port city, with the purpose of providing protection against potential attacks from