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
1700-year-old shipwreck discovered in the Sea of Marmara
A 1700-year-old shipwreck was discovered in the Sea of Marmara, located in the northwest of Turkey. The discovery was made by the maritime police of Yalova. The shipwreck was located 200 meters away from the shore of Yalova. The wreck was named ‘Yalova Gazi 1 Shipwreck’. During the excavations conducted in the area by the