The world’s largest natural skyscraper Uchisar Castle
It would not be an exaggeration to call Uchisar Castle, the largest fairy chimney in the Cappadocia region, the largest natural skyscraper in the world. Located 5 kilometers away from Nevşehir, Uchisar can be seen from everywhere. Besides, from the summit of the castle, Kapodakya can be watched from a bird’s eye view. Uchisar Castle
Evil spirits in the belief of Khakass Turks
The Khakass Turks are a nomadic Turkic tribe inhabiting the region along the Yenisei River from the Sayan mountains to the northern sea. The Khakassians are also known as Abakan Turks, Yenisei Kirghiz, Minusinsk Tatars or Abakan Tatars. Khakassians lived under the rule of the Huns 2 thousand years ago and learned writing while they
Graveyard of 54 children found in an old quarry
In the Kulp district of Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, a graveyard of 54 children between the ages of 0-6 buried in what is believed to be an old quarry has been unearthed. Archaeologists find it surprising that only children are buried in the area where 54 graves have been found so far. The remains of
The Troy Museum, selected as the European Museum of the Year, is preparing the “Troy Museum Journal” magazine for publication
The Troy Museum, which was selected as the European Museum of the Year last year, is breaking new ground with its social media activities. Troy Museum is preparing a digital magazine called “Troy Museum Journal” for publication. In addition to the European Museum of the Year award, the Troy Museum, which has received awards such
A 2000-year-old Urartian object was unearthed in the excavations of Divriği castle, which started with the information in Evliya Çelebi’s Seyahatname
Excavations at Divriği Castle in the Divriği district of Sivas province, located in northeastern Turkey, unearthed many finds, especially a 2000-year-old Urartian metal object. Divriği has been home to many civilizations. Therefore, Divriği has rich architectural structures. One of them is the Divriği Great Mosque on the World Heritage List. 600 years ago, Evliya Çelebi,
New research shows the Cerne Abbas Giant was a muster station for King Alfred’s armies
New research from the University of Oxford concludes that the Cerne Abbas Giant was originally carved as an image of Hercules to mark a muster station for West Saxon armies. The figure was later reinterpreted by the monks of Cerne Abbas as their local Saint Eadwold. Research, undertaken by Martin Papworth for the National Trust,
2600 year old Median period structures found in Oluz Mound excavations
During the ongoing excavations in Oluz Mound in Göynücek district of Amasya, 2600-year-old Median period structures were found. In the last excavation season, pottery and ceramics belonging to the Medes were unearthed, while this year’s excavations revealed an altar and architectural structures belonging to the Medes. The Medes are one of the ancient Iranian peoples
1800-year-old surgical instruments found in Zerzevan Castle
During excavations at Zerzevan Castle in the Çınar district of Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, 1800-year-old surgical instruments were found near an underground temple of the Mithras religion. Excavations at Zerzevan Castle, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, have been ongoing since 2014. The excavations are supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,
Is there a figure named Ayaz Ata in Turkish mythology?
The movements of the sun have formed a common point in ancient belief systems. The daily rising and setting of the sun, along with its annual seasonal movement, have shaped belief systems. The sun has symbolized rebirth and beginning through its rise and death or conclusion through its setting for humans. The sun has shaped
The center of Helenapolis Ancient City will be revealed with ground-penetrating radar
The central part of the ancient city of Helenapolis, which was an important port city in the late 4th century BCE, will be revealed through ground-penetrating radar. Excavations of the ancient city of Helenapolis, named after the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, have commenced, including the underwater sections of the city. The underwater