A 2200-Year-Old Well-Preserved Mosaic Unearthed in Assos
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved 2200-year-old mosaic during ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Assos. The team also found an 1800-year-old monumental tomb. Location and Historical Significance Assos lies in Behramkale village, within the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. This ancient city has a rich history that dates back to the 9th century BC. It
Archaeologists discover a ring stone in Assos with the image of Athena, the main goddess of the city
During the excavations in the ancient city of Assos, a ring stone from the Roman Imperial Period with the depiction of Athena, the main goddess of the city, was found. The ring stone was found in the city’s Xenedochion structure. The ancient city of Assos was founded on an extinct volcanic hill in the Ayvacık
Fire in Çanakkale also affected Assos Ruins and Athena Temple
Extreme heat and people’s carelessness have caused fires in many parts of Türkiye. The fire that broke out in a maquis area in Çanakkale also affected the ruins of Assos and the Temple of Athena. The fire destroyed an area the size of 43 football fields. According to the news of Sözcü, a fire broke
A 1,700-year-old trident was found in the ancient city of Assos
In the ancient Aegean coastal resort town of Assos in northwestern Türkiye, a trident believed to date back to the 3rd or 4th century AD and thought to have been used for fishing has been discovered. The artifact was unearthed by archaeologists excavating the ornate fountain known as the Nymphaion (eastern fountain) located to the
1800-year-old pottery found in Ancient City Assos
1800-year-old pottery has been found at the Ancient City Assos, located on the southern coast of the Troas region. The discovery is expected to provide insights into daily life. Assos is located in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale, at the western tip of Türkiye today. Assos is mentioned in Homer’s “Iliad” epic and in the
Archaeologists uncovered the largest Roman griffin weight in Assos
At the ancient city of Assos, founded in the 6th century BC on the coast of the Aegean Sea within the historical region of Troas, ongoing excavations have led to the discovery of the largest Roman griffin weight ever found. Assos Ancient City is located in Behram Village in Ayvacık District of Çanakkale in western