Harbetsuvan Tepesi Reveals Organized Neolithic Settlement 10,000 Years Ago
Harbetsuvan Tepesi, in southeastern Türkiye, doesn’t look like much at first. Low rises, scattered stones—nothing that immediately signals a breakthrough. But beneath that quiet surface, new research is pointing to something far more revealing: even small Neolithic communities were already living in structured, carefully organized settlements nearly 10,000 years ago. A Dense Settlement, Not a
2,000-Year-Old Medusa Mosaic at Kibyra Reopens to Visitors in Türkiye
In the ancient city of Kibyra, located in Burdur’s Gölhisar district, one of the most remarkable surviving works of Roman stone craftsmanship has been revealed once again. The 2,000-year-old Medusa mosaic, protected throughout the winter months, has now reopened to visitors with the arrival of the new season. Seasonal conservation and reopening Each year, the
600-Year-Old Pool Discovered Inside Ottoman Mosque in Bursa During Restoration
A long-hidden architectural feature has come to light inside Bursa’s historic Muradiye Mosque, offering a rare glimpse into early Ottoman design practices. During ongoing restoration work, experts uncovered what is believed to be a nearly 600-year-old pool embedded within the mosque’s interior. Rediscovered Water Feature Sheds Light on Ottoman Design The Muradiye Mosque, commissioned by
Ancient Roman Bath in Kütahya Faces Collapse as Neglect Deepens
A rock-cut Roman bath in western Türkiye, once believed to have healing properties, is now on the brink of disappearance after years of neglect in the village of Sefaköy, Kütahya. Hidden in the rural landscape of Hisarcık district, the structure—carved directly into natural rock during the Roman period—has long been known among locals for its
Gökçeada: Home to the Earliest Agricultural Village in the Aegean Islands
Archaeological excavations on Türkiye’s Gökçeada (Imbros) have revealed the earliest known agricultural and livestock-based village settlement among the Aegean Islands. The Uğurlu-Zeytinlik mound, located on the island’s western coast, has been under systematic excavation for 15 years under the direction of Prof. Dr. Burçin Erdoğu from Akdeniz University, with the support of the Turkish Ministry