Quarantine Island, which was established during the Ottoman period to prevent infectious diseases, was restored
The Quarantine Island, which was established in Urla district of Izmir during the Ottoman period to prevent infectious diseases, was restored for the first time in 155 years. Quarantine Island, which started to serve in 1869, was established on an area of 323 acres. Today, the island is protected as a 1st degree archaeological site.
Roman mosaics found in the foundation excavation are being unearthed
In 2015, work began to unearth Roman mosaics found in the foundation excavation of a construction site. The mosaics were discovered in the Kadirli district of Osmaniye province in southeastern Türkiye. The floor mosaics in the foundation of the Roman villa include animal motifs, as well as depictions of seasons and various mythological characters. The
Divriği Great Mosque may have been built according to the constellation Orion
Divriği Great Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, may have been built according to the constellation Orion. Divriği ulu Mosque, located in Divriği district of Sivas province, is a unique Anatolian Seljuk period work with its historical, architectural, artistic and cultural features. The work was built by the Mengücekliler principality. It was claimed that Divriği
2200-year-old ancient Kahta Castle opened to visitors
The 2,200-year-old New Castle (ancient Kahta Castle) in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, located in the southeast of Türkiye, was opened to visitors. In 2005, restoration works consisting of 3 stages were carried out in the Kahta Castle, which was closed for security reasons. In February 2023, the defense, bazaar and palace sections of the
Urartian water cistern revealed at the site of illegal excavation
The site of illegal excavation in the eastern Turkish province of Tunceli turned out to be an Urartian water cistern. In 2014, people who illegally excavated in the Kalecik Taşı area of Erencik Gorge in Közlüce village in Pülümür district of Tunceli were taken to court. Pülümür Criminal Court of First Instance requested a discovery
The excavations in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, known as the Ephesus of the Western Black Sea, are coming to an end
The excavations planned to be completed at the end of the year in the ancient city of Prusias Ad Hypium, known as the Ephesus of the Western Black Sea, are nearing the end. After the excavations, restoration works will begin in the ancient city. Prusias Ad Hypium Ancient City is located in the Konuralp region
Restoration of the only known Roman Lorica Squamata model armor in the world completed
The restoration of the only known Roman Lorica Squamata model armor in the world, discovered 4 years ago during the excavations of the ancient city of Satala, has been completed. According to the statement made by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a Roman legionary armor, “Lorica Squamata”, was found in the ancient city of
Ephesus Experience Museum receives “Best Museum” award in Las Vegas
The Ephesus Experience Museum in the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO world heritage site, received the “Best Museum” award in Las Vegas. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that the Ephesus Experience Museum in the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO world heritage site, received the “Best Museum” award in Las
Visiting hours of some museums and archaeological sites in Türkiye extended
Visiting hours of some museums and archaeological sites in Türkiye, which attracted great interest from visitors during the summer season, have been extended. According to the statement made by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the visiting hours of museums and archaeological sites have been rearranged within the scope of the 2024 tourism season. In
Excavation season begins in the ancient ghost city of Ani Ruins
A new season of excavations has begun in the ancient ghost town of Ani Ruins, located on the banks of the Arpaçay River in the eastern Turkish province of Kars, where Christians and Muslims lived together in the past. Also known as the “City of 1001 Churches” in the 10th century, Ani served as the