
Excavations Resume at Tralleis Ancient City in Aydın: Italian Archaeologists Join 2025 Season
The ancient city of Tralleis, located in the Efeler district of Aydın and considered one of the region’s earliest settlements, has entered its 29th year of archaeological excavations. The 2025 excavation season is currently underway, focusing mainly on the bath and gymnasium complex, with a new team of archaeologists arriving from Italy to join the

Tralleis Ancient City to Open for Visitors in August
The ancient city of Tralleis, located in the Efeler district of Aydın, Türkiye, is expected to open to visitors in August 2025 following long-term archaeological and restoration work. The project is part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Heritage for the Future” initiative, which focuses on reviving historically significant sites across the country. Excavation

2025 Excavation Season Begins at the Ancient City of Tralleis: Aydın’s Historical Treasure Set to Open for Visitors
In the central district of Efeler in Aydın, one of Türkiye’s significant archaeological sites dating back to antiquity, the 2025 excavation season has officially begun at the ancient city of Tralleis. First initiated in 1996, the excavations are now entering their 29th year. The work continues uninterrupted under the “Heritage for the Future” project by