Turkish archaeologists discovered the 2,400-year-old battlefield of Alexander the Great’s first Persian victory in Türkiye
Turkish archaeologists have successfully identified the exact location of the legendary Battle of Granicus, where Alexander the Great won his first significant battle against the Persians in Asia Minor. The discovery came after 20 years of research. In May 334 BCE, Alexander’s Macedonian army achieved a historic victory over the formidable Persian forces for the
The tombstones in the Seljuk Cemetery in Konya are being restored
The historical tombstones in the Musalla Cemetery, one of the prominent Seljuk cemeteries in Konya, which served as the capital of the Anatolian Seljuks, are being restored. Musalla Cemetery is located in the central district of Selçuklu in Konya. Recently, new burial areas are not being permitted. The restoration of the historical tombstones in Musalla
An open-air cult area has been found in the ancient city of Kastabala
An open-air cult area has been found in the ancient city of Kastabala, located in Osmaniye province in southeastern Türkiye, dating back 2,700 years. Kastabala was called the ‘Holy City’ by Antiochos due to the temple of the goddess named ‘Perasia’. Archaeological excavations in the ancient city are being carried out in collaboration with the
Archaeologists have discovered 4,000-year-old snail shells in western Türkiye
In ongoing excavations at Tavşanlı Mound in western Türkiye archaeologists have discovered 4,000-year-old snail shells. Tavşanlı Mound, located in the Tavşanlı district of Kütahya, is known as one of the largest Bronze Age settlements in Türkiye. Numerous artifacts from the Bronze Age, the Assyrian Trade Colonies period, and the Hittite Empire have been uncovered during
The Turkish Sunken Inventory Project: A 1500-Year-Old Trade Shipwreck Discovered
Under the “Blue Heritage” initiative of the Turkish Sunken Inventory Project, underwater studies conducted along the Aegean Sea coasts have uncovered a 500-year-old trade shipwreck. In underwater research conducted with robotic underwater vehicles designed by Turkish scientists and produced with local resources, a shipwreck dating back to the end of the 5th century AD was
Archaeological excavations have begun in the ancient city of Shuayb, also known as the “Ephesus of the Southeast.”
Archaeological excavations have begun in the ancient city of Shuayb, known as the “Ephesus of the Southeast,” with architecture reminiscent of the renowned city of Ephesus from the Ancient Age in Anatolia. The ancient city of Shuayb is located near the village of Özkent, 80 km away from the Harran district of Şanlıurfa. The city
Hundreds of Lydia coins rescued from smugglers in Greece are returning to Türkiye
Greek customs officials seized 1,055 Lydia coins that were minted between the 7th century BC and the 5th century BC. During a search at the Kipi Border Gate in Greece, experts, including Numismatist Ülkü Devecioğlu and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Köker from the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, discovered that among the silver coins,
The restoration of the Roman aqueducts in the ancient city of Blaundos is ongoing
The restoration work on the Roman aqueducts uncovered during ongoing excavations at the ancient city of Blaundos is continuing. Blaundos is located in the Ulubey district of Uşak province. It is referred to as a Garrison City because it was a settlement area for the soldiers who came from Macedonia for Alexander the Great’s campaign
A 12,000-year-old monumental stele has been discovered at Boncuklu Tarla in southeastern Türkiye
Excavations at Boncuklu Tarla, located in the Ilısu neighborhood of Dargeçit district in Mardin, southeastern Türkiye, have uncovered a 12,000-year-old carved stone block measuring 2.20 meters. Numerous findings from the Late Epipaleolithic period to the Neolithic Age have been uncovered at Boncuklu Tarla. According to archaeologists, Boncuklu Tarla is an important archaeological site that sheds
More than 1.2 million people have visited the ‘Göbekli Tepe’ exhibition opened at the Colosseum to date
The ‘Göbekli Tepe’ exhibition, showcased in the iconic Colosseum of Ancient Rome, attracted great interest with 1.2 million visitors, bringing together history enthusiasts and culture lovers. This impressive exhibition provides visitors with information about the discovery and significance of Göbekli Tepe, while also immersing them in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient era. This unique