A cylinder seal dating back to 4 thousand years was discovered in the ancient city of Maydos
Turkish archaeologists have found a 4,000-year-old cylinder seal in the ancient city of Maydos, as well as a lead sling stone that is about 3,400 years old. The ancient city of Maydos is located in the Eceabat district of Çanakkale province in western Türkiye. Maydos was continuously inhabited from the Chalcolithic Age until the Middle
Archaeologists unearth palace, agora and city wall in Troy
Archaeologists are working to bring to light the palace, agora and city wall in the ancient city of Troy, which has a history of 5,500 years. Prof. Dr. Reyhan Körpe, Vice President of the Ancient City of Troy Excavation, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Department of History, said that they are working in the agora area
Well-preserved bust unearthed during excavations at Prusias Ad Hypium Ancient Theater
A very well-preserved bust was found during the ongoing excavations in the theater section of the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium in the Konuralp district of Düzce. The city, which was conquered by Bithynia King Prusias I in 183 BC, was named Prusias ad Hypium due to its location on the Melen (Hypium) stream.
Excavations resumed in the ancient city of Bathonea, where Viking remains were found
Excavation works for the year 2024 started in the ancient city of Bathonea in Avcılar district of Istanbul. Bathonea Ancient City, where Viking remains were found during excavations four years ago, is included in the Top Ten List of the World’s Most Important Archaeological Discoveries. Excavations at the ancient city of Bathonea, which plays an
Underwater work at Parion reveals 2,700-year-old Roman military harbor
Underwater work in the ancient city of Parion in the Biga district of Çanakkale in northwestern Türkiye has uncovered a 2,700-year-old military harbor dating back to the Roman Empire. The military harbor is the second harbor found in the ancient city. Excavations in the ancient city of Parion, which was an important trade center of
Fire in Çanakkale also affected Assos Ruins and Athena Temple
Extreme heat and people’s carelessness have caused fires in many parts of Türkiye. The fire that broke out in a maquis area in Çanakkale also affected the ruins of Assos and the Temple of Athena. The fire destroyed an area the size of 43 football fields. According to the news of Sözcü, a fire broke
Topkapi Palace’s Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam was opened to visitors for the first time in its history
The Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam, one of the oldest buildings of Topkapi Palace, was opened to visitors for the first time in its history after meticulous restoration works. Topkapi Palace was started to be built in 1465 after Mehmed the Conqueror conquered Constantinople in 1453 and was completed in 1481. Topkapi Palace is a historical
Istanbul’s hidden tunnels discovered during restoration work at Rumeli Fortress
Istanbul’s hidden tunnels were discovered during the restoration works in Rumeli Fortress by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Rumeli Fortress is located in Sarıyer district of Istanbul. It was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror before the Conquest of Istanbul, in order to prevent attacks from the Black Sea, in the narrowest part of the Bosphorus
A shipwreck was detected during underwater research in the ancient city of Perinthos
A sunken ship was detected during an underwater radar survey in the ancient city of Perinthos. Perinthos (Herakleia) is an ancient city in the Marmara Ereğlisi district of Tekirdağ, founded in the 6th century BC by communities from Samos Island. The city is located on the northern shore of the Marmara Sea, 90 km from
Perinthos Ancient City with the largest theater in Thrace
Perinthos Ancient City, one of the most important ancient cities of Thrace and also the largest theater, was founded in the 6th century BC by communities from the island of Samos. Perinthos Ancient City is located in Marmara Ereğlisi District of Tekirdağ Province. Its strategic location, being at the crossroads of trade routes and having