The Quarantine Island, which was established in Urla district of Izmir during the Ottoman period to prevent infectious diseases, was restored for the first time […]
Category: Aegean
Latmos’ 8,000-year-old rock paintings under threat from miners
During the Latmos Mountains in southwestern Türkiye, between the provinces of Aydın and Muğla, many rock paintings from the Neolithic Age are under threat from […]
New photos from the ancient city of Laodicea, a favorite of tens of thousands of visitors
Located in the province of Denizli in western Türkiye, the ancient city of Laodicea, which dates back 5500 years, has hosted tens of thousands of […]
Artifacts reflecting Egyptian influence found in the ancient city of Smyrna
Artifacts reflecting Egyptian influence were found during excavations in the ancient city of Smyrna, which has one of the largest theaters in the Mediterranean. Figures […]
2500-year-old wooden burial chamber depicting the war between Persians and Scythians
The 2500-year-old wooden burial chamber depicting the war between the Persians and Scythians, found during illegal excavations in the Tatarlı mound in Dinar district of […]
2100-year-old statue head of Hygieia, Greek goddess of health, unearthed in Laodikeia
During the excavations in the ancient city of Laodikeia in Denizli province, the statue head of Hygieia, the goddess of health and cleanliness, the daughter […]
Structures dating back to the Roman period have been unearthed in the dam water retention area in Balıkesir
In Burhaniye district of Balıkesir, excavation work is being carried out to save the ruins of the ancient city in the water retention area of […]
The city that witnessed the immortal friendship of an orphan and a dolphin: Iasos
The city of Iasos, whispered by the waves of the Aegean Sea, bearing the traces of history and mythology, is known not only for its […]
A natural formation resembling a human face was discovered in Kuladokya, Turkey’s first and only geopark
A natural formation resembling a human face was discovered in Kuladokya, which was formed as a result of volcanic activities and millions of years of […]
The 1000-year-old balbals in Çivril bear the traces of Turkish civilization and belief system
The balbals in Özdemirci Cemetery in Çivril district of Denizli continue to attract the attention of history buffs and archaeologists. These balbals, which are estimated […]