Bronze coins minted by Ottoman Sultan I. Murad for the month of Ramadan have been found at Karacahisar Castle
Bronze coins minted by Ottoman Sultan I. Murad for the important month of Ramadan for Muslims have been found at Karacahisar Castle, which is located in present-day Eskişehir province in Türkiye. I. Murad is the son of Orhan Bey and the first ruler to hold the title of sultan. He took significant steps to transform
Twelve pipes that supplied water to the ancient city of Antiocheia have been uncovered from the Late Roman Period
In the ongoing rescue excavations at the ancient city of Antiocheia, located in Hatay province in southern Türkiye, twelve pipes from the Late Roman Period that supplied water to the city have been uncovered. Hatay is the province that suffered the most damage from the two major earthquakes in 2023, which resulted in the deaths
The key transfer ceremony was held in Stratonikeia, which is 3,500 years old
In the world’s largest marble ancient city, Stratonikeia, a historical tradition was revived with the participation of university students. The Hekatesia ceremony, also known as the key transfer ceremony, was held to declare loyalty from the religious center of Lagina to the political center of Stratonikeia, a tradition that dates back 3,500 years. Stratonikeia is
The council building, two baths, and a temple will be restored in the ancient city of Tlos
The council building, two baths, and a temple in the ancient city of Tlos, one of the important settlement centers of the Lycian civilization, will be restored. Excavations at the ancient city of Tlos, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, are being conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Taner Korkut, a
Agriculture and animal husbandry have been practiced on Gökçeada, the world’s first Cittaslow island, for 8,800 years
Archaeologists have discovered evidence indicating that agriculture and animal husbandry were practiced 8,800 years ago on Gökçeada, the world’s first Cittaslow island. Archaeologists researching the food economy at Uğurlu-Zeytinlik Mound, located on Gökçeada, Türkiye’s largest island, have made significant findings. The excavations have been ongoing since 2009 under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Burçin Erdoğu
In front of the Frig altar, hearths and ovens dating back to the 7th century BC were found
In the excavations in front of the Phrygian rock altar within the Midas fortress attributed to King Midas of Phrygia, hearths and ovens dating back to the 7th century BC were found. Midas fortress is located in the Han district of Eskişehir, in the center of Türkiye. The fortress, built by the Phrygians in the
Remains of a 1,600-year-old Roman military structure discovered in Hasankeyf excavations
Remains of a 1,600-year-ld Roman military structure discovered in Hasankeyf, one of the earliest settlements in human history, located in Batman province in southeastern Türkiye. Archaeological excavations in Hasankeyf, which is separated by the Tigris River (Turkish: Dicle), indicate that human habitation in the region dates back to the 10th century BC. Excavations ongoing at
The excavation work at the theatre of Euromos Ancient City is approaching completion
The excavation work at the theatre of the ancient city of Euromos, which has a rich history dating back to the 8th century BC, is nearing completion. Ongoing excavation efforts aim to uncover nearly all sections of the theatre, making it accessible for visitors to explore comfortably. Euromos Ancient City is located 12 kilometers away
Surface surveys have begun to locate the battlefield where the Anatolian Seljuks and the Crusaders clashed
The Turkish army, commanded by the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan I. Kılıçarslan, fought against a Crusader army of 300,000 in the triangle of Amasya, Konya, and Ereğli in 1101. The battlefield, which witnessed intense clashes where the Turks defeated the Crusader army three times within a month, will be uncovered through scientific research. Surface surveys are
The Temple of Athena has been restored in Side, the most important port city of Pamphylia
In Side, one of the most important settlements in the Pamphylia region during the 7th century BC, the remains of 20 historical columns from the Athena Temple, located next to the Temple of Apollo, were restored last year, bringing them back to life after centuries. Side was a significant port city engaged in maritime trade