3 Roman tombs found during foundation excavation
During the excavation of the foundation of a building construction, 3 graves belonging to the Roman period were found. It was determined that one of the graves was a family grave. While the tombs were damaged, the works were stopped. Roman tombs have been unearthed in the Hızır Paşa neighborhood of Amasya province in northeastern
Skull with Greek inscription ‘Pilgrim Dimitrakis’ found in Sinop
A male skull with the Greek inscription “Pilgrim Dimitrakis” was found in the Balatlar Church in Sinop on the Black Sea coast of Türkiye. The building, known as Balatlar Church or Sinop Koimesis Church, is the only building in the history of Sinop whose identity and usage phases can be determined with the excavations that
Surprising discovery in the ‘holy water’ of the Hittites
Ongoing archaeological excavations in the sacred Hittite city of Nerik (today’s Oymaağaç Mound) are revealing surprising discoveries. With a 3500-year history, Nerik, which is considered a sacred city by the Hittites, is located 7 kilometers northwest of Vezirköprü district of Samsun. Nerik was founded by the Hattis and after the fall of the Hittite empire,
The frescoes of the Mother Rock Church in Sumela Monastery are being restored
The damaged frescoes of the Mother Rock Church in Sumela Monastery, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, are being restored in accordance with the original. The Sumela Monastery, carved into a steep cliff and therefore also known as the “Eagle’s Nest”, is located in Trabzon’s Maçka district, within the boundaries of the
New season excavations in the ancient city of Satala begin
New season excavations begin in the ancient city of Satala, which dates back to the Bronze Age. Satala Ancient City is located in the Kelkit district of Gumushane in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Türkiye. Satala, which gathered Antioch, Cappadocia and Trabzon at a crossroads, was an important fortress in the defense of Rome,
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
Named after a love story Karaca Cave
Karaca Cave, located in Torul district of Gümüşhane, one of the hidden paradises of the Black Sea, is like a work of art that nature has carefully crafted for millions of years. Discovered in 1983 by geological engineer Şükrü Eroz, the formation of Karaca Cave dates back to 15 million years ago. The total length
2400-year-old artifacts found in the Black Sea’s first scientific underwater excavation
The first scientific underwater excavation of the Black Sea was carried out in Kerpe Bay. Dozens of historical artifacts dating from the 4th century BC to the 12th century AD were unearthed. Kerpe is a small settlement on the western Black Sea coast of Kandıra district of Kocaeli province in northern Turkey. Kerpe was known
Roman artifacts discovered during a drilling for a housing complex construction
Gold earrings, rings, tear bottles and lamps dating back to the Roman period were discovered during a drilling for a housing complex construction in the town of Amasra, Bartın. Four tombs were unearthed during the excavation. Historical artifacts were taken under custody at Amasra Museum Directorate. Drilling excavations were carried out at 6 different points