Structures dating back to the Roman period have been unearthed in the dam water retention area in Balıkesir
In Burhaniye district of Balıkesir, excavation work is being carried out to save the ruins of the ancient city in the water retention area of Reşitköy Dam. Remains of a late antique settlement were found during the rescue excavations. The area to be flooded by the dam is located 10 kilometers south of the ancient
The city that witnessed the immortal friendship of an orphan and a dolphin: Iasos
The city of Iasos, whispered by the waves of the Aegean Sea, bearing the traces of history and mythology, is known not only for its ancient ruins and natural beauty, but also for the immortal friendship of an orphan boy and a dolphin. This extraordinary story transforms Iasos into more than an ancient city, but
A natural formation resembling a human face was discovered in Kuladokya, Turkey’s first and only geopark
A natural formation resembling a human face was discovered in Kuladokya, which was formed as a result of volcanic activities and millions of years of erosion. Kuladokya is located in the Kula district of Manisa in western Turkey. It is a region famous for its fairy chimneys resembling Cappadocia. In 2012, it was declared a
The 1000-year-old balbals in Çivril bear the traces of Turkish civilization and belief system
The balbals in Özdemirci Cemetery in Çivril district of Denizli continue to attract the attention of history buffs and archaeologists. These balbals, which are estimated to have a history of about 1000 years, bear the traces of Turkish civilization and belief system. Balbals are stone monuments erected in the cemeteries of Turkic communities migrating from
Greek archaeologists find 5,000-year-old shipwrecks in the Aegean Sea
Archaeologists in Greece have made an exciting discovery near the island of Kasos, located in the southern Aegean Sea. Kasos (Greek: Κάσος), mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, is an island southwest of Crete and northwest of Karpathos. Since 2019, the National Hellenic Research Foundation research team, working in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, has discovered
Kurşunlu Monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary hidden at the summit of Mykale
Kurşunlu Monastery, built in ancient times at an altitude of 900 metres on Mykale, also known as Samson Mountains, has become an important stop on the routes of history and nature lovers. The Kurşunlu Monastery, believed to have been built in honor of Virgin Mary, is located approximately 12 kilometers away from Davutlar Neighborhood in
2700-year-old children’s cemetery discovered in Tenedos Ancient City
A 2700-year-old children’s cemetery was discovered during the ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Tenedos under the direction of Prof. Dr. Turan Takaoğlu, a faculty member at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Department of Archaeology. The excavations are being carried out with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Cultural
A sarcophagus was found during a drilling excavation at a construction site in Bodrum
A sarcophagus and its lid belonging to the ancient city of Myndos were found during a drilling excavation for a construction site in Peksimet neighborhood of Bodrum district of Muğla. The ancient city of Myndos is located in the west of the Bodrum Peninsula, in today’s Gümüşlük area. It is a city that appears in
A surface survey in Karaburun has revealed data related to the lives of hunter-gatherer humans from 11,000 years ago
It was announced that archaeological evidence of nomadic, gatherer-hunter groups that lived in the region 11 thousand years ago was found during the surveys carried out in Karaburun district of Izmir. Surface surveys in Karaburun are being conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Çiler Çilingiroğlu. According to the statement made by Ege University, historical
The 1900-year-old ancient road of Aigai, the city of goats, unearthed
In the late 8th century BC, the 1900-year-old ancient road of the ancient city of Aigai, known as the city of goats, built on a rocky hill in Yuntdağı, whose ancient name was “Aspordenos”, was unearthed. The ancient city of Aigai is located within the borders of Yuntdağıköseler Neighborhood of Yunusemre district of Manisa today.