The restoration of the Ancient Roman Road in the capital of Türkiye is nearing completion
The restoration work of the Ancient Roman Road, hidden among modern buildings in the heart of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, is nearing completion. The Roman Road, located in the Ulus district of Ankara, is approximately 216 meters long and 6.7 meters wide. The road is paved with limestone, known for its durability. On both
Hittite royal seal found in Büklükale warns ‘Whoever breaks this will die’
During excavations in Büklükale, which is thought to have served as an important military base for the Hittites, a seal belonging to the Hittite royal family was unearthed. The inscription “He who breaks dies” on the seal attracted attention. Büklükale is located about 100 kilometers southeast of Ankara, on the banks of the Kızılırmak River,
The monastery-like Alicin Geosite continues to remain a mystery
Alicin Geosite in Kızılcahamam district of Ankara, the capital of Turkey, continues to preserve its mystery. Alicin Geosite is a geosite area consisting of volcanic tuffs and shaped by erosion over time. The rock formations in the region attract attention with their interesting and aesthetic appearance. Steep rocky slopes, caves, rock carvings and natural terraces
Touristic Mesopotamia Express starts its journey
The touristic Mesopotamia train, which will depart from the Turkish capital Ankara and pass through Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia and stop in Diyarbakır, will start its services on April 19. TCDD organized a roadshow before April 19. The Mesopotamia train started its promotional tour from Ankara and made stops in Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ
Gordion Ancient City has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Gordion Ancient City in the Polatlı district of Ankara has been declared a ‘World Heritage’ by UNESCO. According to an announcement from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today, a decision was made to protect Gordion as a