
A 2,300-year-old triple-headed goddess Hecate figurine was found in the ancient city of Kelenderis
In the ongoing excavation works at the ancient city of Kelenderis, which includes a Roman-era bath, an odeion (a place for musical activities), a basilica-style church, and mosaics, a figurine of the triple-headed goddess Hecate was discovered. Kelenderis Ancient City is a significant historical settlement located within the boundaries of the Erdemli district in the

How did the non-seafaring Hittites of the Bronze Age maintain control over Eastern Mediterranean trade?
During the Bronze Age, Anatolia possessed significant overland trade routes. The trade colonies established by Assyrian merchants formed the main arteries of trade in the 2nd millennium BC. These Assyrian traders transported goods from Mesopotamia to the western reaches of Anatolia through trade routes, contributing to the development of commerce. Notably, the Assyrian traders not