The 1800-year-old grape processing industry in Türkiye will be revitalized
A new project will revitalize an ancient grape processing facility that is 1800 years old at the Perre Ancient City in Adıyaman. This city is one of the five major cities of the Kingdom of Commagene. The Kingdom of Commagene was a Hellenistic-Persian kingdom that ruled from 163 BC to 72 AD. It is famous
A 2200-Year-Old Well-Preserved Mosaic Unearthed in Assos
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved 2200-year-old mosaic during ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Assos. The team also found an 1800-year-old monumental tomb. Location and Historical Significance Assos lies in Behramkale village, within the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. This ancient city has a rich history that dates back to the 9th century BC. It
Silent Witnesses of History Under the Silver Lights of the Milky Way: Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya
In the skies of Eskişehir, the eternal dance of stars meets the silent witnesses of history. The majestic sweep of the Milky Way embraces the millennia-old Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya monuments in the mystical Phrygian Valley, bathed in a silvery glow. This magical moment is immortalized by talented Eskişehir-based astrophotographer Murat Oktay. A Cosmic Convergence: Time
The Area Used by the Participants of Secret Rituals in Zerzevan Castle is Being Revealed
Recent excavations at Zerzevan Castle, near Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, are revealing fascinating new discoveries. Archaeologists are uncovering an area believed to have been used for lodging by participants in secret rituals. This significant finding sheds light on the mysterious practices within this 3,000-year-old Roman military settlement. Zerzevan Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Ancient Hadrian’s Stadium Restoration Starts in Bolu
The restoration of Hadrian’s ancient stadium in Bolu, a significant historical landmark in Türkiye’s Western Black Sea region, has begun. This remarkable structure, dedicated to Roman Emperor Hadrian, offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s rich Roman past. A Gift for the Emperor: The Stadium’s Origins Wealthy locals built the stadium in the 2nd and
Polonezköy: The 200-Year-Old Polish Village on the Brink of Disappearance
Polonezköy, founded 200 years ago by Polish immigrants who came to Istanbul, is in danger of losing its cultural richness due to the decrease in its population of Polish origin. Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski, a Polish nobleman, founded Polonezköy near Istanbul in the 19th century. Today, this village faces a serious challenge: a declining population
Discovery of 2,000 bronze sculpture fragments in Metropolis’ junkyard
Archaeologists unearthed nearly 2,000 bronze statue fragments in the scrapyard area of the ancient city of Metropolis. Metropolis Ancient City, located in the Torbalı district of Izmir, Türkiye, is a significant archaeological site that dates back to the 3rd century BC. This ancient city was particularly important during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, serving as
500-year-old Gazi Mihal Bath to be transformed into a ‘fragrance’ museum
The 15th-century Ottoman masterpiece, Gazi Mihal Bath, will be transformed into a ‘Fragrance’ or ‘Cheese’ museum after its restoration. The Gazi Mihal Bath was commissioned by Gazi Mihal Bey in 1422. It is located along the Tunca River on the Edirne-Kapıkule road and is part of a complex that includes a bridge and a mosque.
First archaeological evidence of the Kaskas, the Hittites’ fierce enemies, discovered
The Kaskas, known as the relentless enemies of the Hittites who established the first central state in Anatolia, have long remained shrouded in mystery. Residing in the Black Sea region, these tribes continuously launched raids into Hittite territory, becoming a persistent thorn in their side. Until now, archaeological findings related to the Kaskas had not
Gerga Inscribed Monumental Statue Found in Farmhouse 14 Years Ago Left to Its Fate
The Gerga Monumental Statue, stolen from the ancient city of Gerga in the Karia region, has been left to its fate after being discovered 14 years ago in a farmhouse. Rescued from antiquities traffickers, the Gerga statue was initially handed over to the İzmir Archaeology Museum, where it was stored in a neglected corner. Recently