New structures are being uncovered in the ancient city of Metropolis
New structures are being uncovered in the ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Metropolis in the Bagali district of Izmir. Metropolis, meaning “City of the Mother Goddess“, takes its name from a cult site of the Mother Goddess (better known as Cybele) called Μετηρ Δαλλησια (Meter Gallesia). Excavations in the ancient city have been
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,
The vomitorium of the Smyrna Theater is being uncovered
In the ancient city of Smyrna, located in the center of Izmir province in Turkey, one of the two vomitoriums of a theater estimated to have a capacity of about 20,000 spectators is being uncovered. A vomitorium is a passageway beneath or behind a row of seats in an amphitheater or stadium, allowing large crowds
During the excavations at Zernaki Hill, mud brick fragments containing the map of the ancient city were found
In the gridded layout remnants of an ancient city covering approximately 270 hectares in Erciş district of Van, mudbrick pieces were discovered with sketches depicting the city’s layout. The excavations at Zernaki Hill are being conducted under the leadership of Van Museum Directorate, supervised by Professor Dr. Rafet Çavuşoğlu, the Dean of the Faculty of
The rescue excavation initiated by officials responding to the report of illegal digging uncovered Roman-era floor mosaics
In response to a report of illegal excavation at the area known locally as Kela Hanma (Lady Castle), situated in Uzunkaya Village approximately 30 kilometers away from the town center of Mardin, officials initiated a rescue excavation. During these excavations, Roman-era floor mosaics featuring marine life figures were unearthed at the remains of a villa
Statue heads of Dionysus and Aphrodite were unearthed in the Ancient City of Aizanoi
The heads of the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, and the god of wine, Dionysus, were discovered in the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in the town of Çavdarhisar in Kütahya, which hosts the best-preserved Zeus Temple in Anatolia. The heads of Aphrodite’s statue and Dionysus’s statue were found during excavation works in the
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
The original of Philiskos’ famous dancing Muses statue has been uncovered
The original of the famous dancing Muses statue by Philiskos, one of the renowned sculptors of the Hellenistic period, has been unearthed. The original statue of the Muses, which is 2175 years old and has Roman period copies in Perga, Rhodes, and the island of Delos, was discovered during excavations in Stratonikeia. The city where
Hattusa: A Journey into the Heart of the Hittite Empire
Hello history enthusiasts! Today, let’s embark on a time-traveling adventure to Hattusa, the mysterious capital of the Hittite Empire, peacefully resting in the vast plains of modern-day Turkey. Hattusa has piqued the curiosity and enchanted researchers for years, existing as an archaeological treasure trove. Let’s take a glimpse into the unknown world of this fascinating