Polonezköy: The 200-Year-Old Polish Village on the Brink of Disappearance
Polonezköy, founded 200 years ago by Polish immigrants who came to Istanbul, is in danger of losing its cultural richness due to the decrease in its population of Polish origin. Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski, a Polish nobleman, founded Polonezköy near Istanbul in the 19th century. Today, this village faces a serious challenge: a declining population
The underground structures of Hagia Sophia, which have been neglected, are being cleaned and opened for visitation
The underground tunnels, vaults, corridors, and the three-chamber underground tomb of Hagia Sophia, which is among the wonderful works of the world, are planned to be cleaned and opened for visitation. Built in 537 by Emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia was considered the religious and cultural center of the Byzantine Empire for many years, as
Excavations resumed in the ancient city of Bathonea, where Viking remains were found
Excavation works for the year 2024 started in the ancient city of Bathonea in Avcılar district of Istanbul. Bathonea Ancient City, where Viking remains were found during excavations four years ago, is included in the Top Ten List of the World’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries. Excavations at the ancient city of Bathonea, which plays an
Topkapi Palace’s Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam was opened to visitors for the first time in its history
The Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam, one of the oldest buildings of Topkapi Palace, was opened to visitors for the first time in its history after meticulous restoration works. Topkapi Palace was started to be built in 1465 after Mehmed the Conqueror conquered Constantinople in 1453 and was completed in 1481. Topkapi Palace is a historical
Istanbul’s hidden tunnels discovered during restoration work at Rumeli Fortress
Istanbul’s hidden tunnels were discovered during the restoration works in Rumeli Fortress by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Rumeli Fortress is located in Sarıyer district of Istanbul. It was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror before the Conquest of Istanbul, in order to prevent attacks from the Black Sea, in the narrowest part of the Bosphorus
1,600-year-old woman’s sandal and comb found in the wreckage of the Theodosius Harbor
The 1,600-year-old sandal and comb unearthed during excavations at Theodosius Harbor (Portus Theodosiacus), the second largest port built on the shores of the Marmara Sea, captivate onlookers. Conducted concurrently with the construction of the Marmaray and metro projects aimed at addressing Istanbul’s transportation issues, the excavations resulted in the most comprehensive archaeological surface survey of