Archaeological Surface Survey Begins in Ancient Selinus City
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKÜ) is launching a comprehensive archaeological surface survey in and around the Ancient City of Selinus. This significant project aims to illuminate the thousands of years of history of the region, tracing the traces of Anatolia’s ancient civilizations. With the mission of contributing to the historical and cultural heritage of the
1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in the Gaza Wreck: A First in Türkiye’s Underwater Archaeology
In the Mediterranean waters off Türkiye, 1100-year-old olive seeds have been discovered in a shipwreck that set sail from the Gaza coast and sank in a storm near Antalya. This exciting find has thrilled scientists, as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz and his team uncovered these seeds during underwater excavation work, which had never been
The 3,500-Year-Old Hittite Linen Fabric Discovered 30 Years Ago is Being Exhibited for the First Time
The 3500-year-old Hittite linen fabric, unearthed during archaeological excavations at the Şapinuva archaeological site in Çorum’s Ortaköy district in 1995, has been exhibited for the first time at the Çorum Museum. This rare find provides significant information about the Hittites’ textile technology and cultural heritage. This priceless piece of fabric, found during excavations led by
King Croesus: Ruler of Wealth, Prophecies, and Tragedy
King Croesus, more commonly known as Karun, was a ruler of the Kingdom of Lydia in the 6th century BC, who etched his name in history with his extraordinary wealth. The phrase “to be as rich as King Croesus” is still used today to express extreme wealth. However, Croesus’s story is woven not only with
“Hittites” Exhibition in South Korea
The “Hittites” exhibition, featuring 212 artifacts brought from Türkiye, has opened at the Baekje Museum in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The exhibition showcases significant artifacts from the Hittite civilization, selected from the museums in Çorum, Boğazköy, and Alacahöyük. During the opening of the exhibition, Birol İnceciköz, the General Director of Cultural Heritage and
The Side Museum, where Side Inscriptions are Exhibited, was Reopened to Visitors
The museum, which features artifacts from the Late Bronze Age, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods, has recently reopened to visitors following extensive restoration work, particularly showcasing Side inscriptions for the first time. Located in the ancient city of Side in the Manavgat district of Antalya, the Side Museum, converted from an ancient bathhouse dating back
A Pledge of Loyalty in the East of Rome: The Augustus Oath of Anatolia
April 16, 1900… Belgian historian Bishop Franz Cumont of Amasya encountered a stone, a silent witness to history, in the courtyard of an Orthodox Church in Vezirköprü. Cumont’s simple note, “Monday, April 16: Copied an inscription in a Greek Church,” was actually the discovery of a treasure that would illuminate the history of the Roman
The Temple Dedicated to Athena, the Main Goddess of Ancient Side, Attracts Attention
The Ancient City of Side in the Manavgat district of Antalya, a witness to thousands of years of history, has been reborn with the restoration of the Temple of Athena. Side, one of the most important port cities of the Pamphylia region, was founded in the 7th century BC and attracts visitors with its temple
Water will Flow Through The City Gate of Ancient Patara Again After Centuries
The magnificent City Gate of the Ancient City of Patara, located in the Kaş district of Antalya and known as the capital of the Lycian League, is set to regain its water feature after centuries, thanks to extensive restoration efforts this year. Referred to as the “cradle of civilizations,” Patara is preparing to enchant visitors
Urfa Man: The First Life-Size Sculpture in Human History
‘Urfa Man’ (also known as Balıklıgöl Statue) was unearthed in 1993 during a road work in Yeni Mahalle in Şanlıurfa city centre. Dating back approximately 11,500 years to the Neolithic period, this impressive artifact reveals the artistic skills and belief systems of people from that era. Features of the Urfa Man Statue: The limestone statue,