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
Figures of people wearing costumes from 7,700 years ago were found at Ulucak Mound
In the excavations conducted at Ulucak Mound in the Kemalpaşa district of İzmir, two figures wearing the same costume from 7,700 years ago were found, and it is noteworthy that these figures are wearing hats. In this year’s excavations led by Prof. Dr. Özlem Çevik, a faculty member of the Department of Protohistory and Near
The archaeological underwater excavations in Bodrum, which also include a 1400-year-old Byzantine shipwreck, have been documented
The archaeological underwater excavations in Bodrum, which also include a Byzantine shipwreck dating back to the 7th century, have been documented. The underwater archaeological site covers the Yassıada area off the coast of Turgutreis, a district in the Muğla province of Bodrum. According to a report from Türkiye’s news agency AA, the dive in the
The jaw of a big cat featured in ancient shows has been found
The jaw of a big cat, thought to have been used in shows held at the theater in the Ancient City of Apameia, has been discovered. Apameia was an ancient city established in Anatolia in the 3rd century BC by Antiochus I Soter, named after his mother Apama. The city is located within the borders
As the waters receded, the 2,000-year-old salt field came to light again
A two thousand year old salt field in the Kaunos Ancient City, which is placed on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List, surfaced near İztuzu Beach in the Ortaca neighborhood of Muğla when the waters receded. Kaunos is an important trade center of the Caria region. The history of Kaunos dates back to B.C. It
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
Makeup materials used by Roman women 2,000 years ago were found in the ancient city of Aizanoi
In the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in the Çavdarhisar district of Kütahya, makeup materials and jewelry products used by Roman women 2,000 years ago were unearthed. Aizanoi was the main settlement of the Aizanitis people, who were affiliated with ancient Phrygia. During the Hellenistic period, this region alternated between being under the control of
Oil lamps dating back 2,500 years were unearthed in Aigai Ancient City
In the ancient city of Aigai, one of the 12 Aeolian cities established in Western Anatolia, hundreds of oil lamps were found, ranging from the most recent being 1800 years old to the oldest being 2,500 years old. Aigai Ancient City is located within the boundaries of Manisa province today. Aigai Ancient City was built
During the excavation of the construction foundation, a grave stele found
Workers found remains consisting of grave stele and tile fragments during the foundation excavation of the ongoing villa construction in Hallaçlar District of Denizli’s Merkezefendi district. When the ruins were found, the construction machines stopped working. The police stopped the construction and protected the area. After the suspension of construction work, the area was cordoned
Workers found the ‘Three Graces’ dating back to the Roman period while digging a grave
In a cemetery in the Emirdağ district of Afyonkarahisar, workers found a broken figure of the Roman-era “Three Graces” along with a bird figure and the Moon God Men while digging graves. The village headman, B.B, reported the situation to the gendarmerie. Officials from the Afyonkarahisar Museum Directorate, during their examination, determined that the artifacts