Restoration completed at Divriği Great Mosque and Darüşşifa
The restoration works carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations in Divriği Great Mosque and Darüşşifa, which is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, have been completed. Divriği Great Mosque and Darüşşifa (English: Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital) is a 13th century historical complex located in the Divriği district of Sivas. It
Stones inscribed with Allah in Arabic found in Byzantine church ruins
Stones inscribed with ‘Allah’ in Arabic were found among the ruins of a Byzantine church in the 1001 churches region of Karaman. The 1001 churches were frequented by Christian pilgrims on their way from Europe to Jerusalem and one of the three most important Christian centers of late antiquity. Located in the north of Karaman
Surveys begin at 1001 churches frequented by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem
Surveys before archaeological excavations have begun in the area known as 1001 churches, visited by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem. 1001 churches are located around the extinct volcanic Karadağ, 45 kilometers from Karaman city center. There are many religious buildings such as churches, chapels and monasteries still standing in the region. Değle Ruins,
The monastery-like Alicin Geosite continues to remain a mystery
Alicin Geosite in Kızılcahamam district of Ankara, the capital of Turkey, continues to preserve its mystery. Alicin Geosite is a geosite area consisting of volcanic tuffs and shaped by erosion over time. The rock formations in the region attract attention with their interesting and aesthetic appearance. Steep rocky slopes, caves, rock carvings and natural terraces
Treasure hunters destroyed the Kubbeli church built in the 14th century
The rock-carved Kubbeli church built in the 14th century in Soğanlı Valley, known as the entrance gate of Cappadocia, was destroyed by treasure hunters. The Soğanlı Valley, where there are nearly 50 rock churches and caves, including Kubbeli church, is located in Yeşilhisar, 65 km from Kayseri province in Turkey. Soğanlı has been used as
The Hittites’ famous gold-hilted iron dagger was forged from iron with extraterrestrial origins
The Hittites, the biggest player on the Anatolian civilization stage, were also a pioneering society in the processing and use of iron. The gold-hilted iron dagger found during the excavations at Alacahöyük was the best example of Hittite ironworking. The dagger is also an important discovery because it is a dagger forged from iron with
The 2000 year old Anisa Plate shows that Greek was spoken in Anatolia at that time
The Anisa Plate with a 2000-year-old parliamentary resolution found in Kültepe, the most important karum of the Assyrian trade colonies, shows that Greek was used in Anatolia at that time. Kültepe Karum is located in the province of Kayseri in central Turkey. Kültepe/Kanesh is about 20 km from the center of Kayseri. Kültepe Kanesh Karum
The frescoes of the thousand-year-old Beşaret Church are in danger of disappearing
The thousand-year-old rock-carved Beşaret church in the Koramaz valley, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, is in danger of disappearing due to neglect and damage caused by treasure hunters. Koramaz Valley is a valley in Kocasinan district of Kayseri province in Türkiye. Formed as a result of an earthquake fracture, the length
Derinkuyu Underground City: The Mysterious Labyrinth of Cappadocia
Derinkuyu Underground City is one of the most impressive underground cities in the Cappadocia region, located in the Derinkuyu district of Nevşehir, Türkiye. Derinkuyu is situated 30 kilometers away from Nevşehir, which is centrally located in Türkiye. Discovered by a villager by chance in 1963, Derinkuyu Underground City was opened to visitors in 1967. It
1000-year-old churches carved into rock in Erdemli Valley opened to visitors
Erdemli Valley with 1000-year-old rock churches and structures in Yeşilhisar district of Kayseri was opened to visitors. The canyon in the Erdemli Valley was formed as a result of the flow of lava and erosion by rivers when Mount Erciyes was an active volcano. The valley is about 70 kilometers from Kayseri city center. The