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2,000-Year-Old Shops and Stoa Unearthed in Patara, the Capital of the Ancient Lycian League

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2,000-Year-Old Shops and Stoa Unearthed in Patara, the Capital of the Ancient Lycian League

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1,500-Year-Old Baptistery Unearthed in Ancient City of Tyana

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia

1,500-Year-Old Baptistery Unearthed in Ancient City of Tyana

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Çayönü

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

The World’s Oldest Known House Model, Dating Back 12,000 Years, Is on Display in Türkiye

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A 12,000-year-old architectural model—believed to be the oldest house model ever discovered—has been unearthed at Çayönü Hill in Diyarbakır, Türkiye, and is now on public display at the Diyarbakır Museum. The Çayönü archaeological site, located in the Ergani district of southeastern Türkiye, continues to offer groundbreaking insights into the origins of settled life. Among the

Urfa-Castle

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

Ancient Tomb Discovered at Urfa Castle: Could It Belong to the Abgar Dynasty?

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2,200-Year-Old Statue Caught

Aegean . Anatolian News

2,200-Year-Old Statue Caught in Fishermen’s Net Now on Display at Marmaris Museum

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A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

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Ancient city of Sebaste

The granary was found in the ancient city of Sebaste, founded by the first Roman emperor Augustus

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Donalar Kale Kapı Rock Tomb or Donalar Rock Tomb

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Hagia Sophia
Written by June 29, 2025

Hagia Sophia in Crisis: “A 1,500-Year-Old Legacy on the Brink of Collapse”

Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace Article

Experts Sound the Alarm: “This is no longer a mosque or museum—it’s an emergency site” Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD, Hagia Sophia has stood at the heart of Istanbul for nearly 1,500 years. Originally constructed as a cathedral, later converted into a mosque, then a museum, and once

Çatalhöyük
Written by June 27, 2025

Around 9,000 Years Ago: What Role Did Women Play in Çatalhöyük Society? New Discoveries Reveal Insights

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Located in central Anatolia, the ancient settlement of Çatalhöyük continues to provide valuable insights into early human civilization. Recent interdisciplinary research has revealed that women held a significant role in shaping social structures nearly 9 millennia ago. An international team of scientists from Turkey, Denmark, Sweden, and the US examined the genetic makeup of 131

Yumuktepe Mound
Written by June 26, 2025

New Discoveries from the Early Bronze Age Unearthed at Yumuktepe Mound in Türkiye

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

Archaeologists in southern Türkiye have uncovered rare Early Bronze Age remains at Yumuktepe, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. The findings include a horseshoe-shaped hearth, a grain silo, and traces of ancient agricultural activity. Yumuktepe Mound, located in Mersin near the Mediterranean coast of Türkiye, continues to reveal its secrets through

The Stratonikeia Library
Written by June 24, 2025

The Stratonikeia Library, Raised by the Hands of a Master from Ephesus, Emerges from the Earth

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

In the Yatağan district of Muğla, Turkey, a long-silent sanctuary of knowledge nestled among timeworn marble stones is being brought back to life through the meticulous work of archaeologists. Located in the ancient city of Stratonikeia — often referred to as the “City of Gladiators” — a Roman-era library is reemerging, captivating history enthusiasts not

Tralleis Ancient City to Open to Visitors: A 23-Year Dream Comes True
Written by June 23, 2025

Tralleis Ancient City to Open to Visitors: A 23-Year Dream Comes True

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

One of Turkey’s hidden archaeological gems, Tralleis Ancient City in Aydın, is set to welcome visitors starting August 2025. This milestone marks the fulfillment of a 23-year dream for excavation director Prof. Dr. Murat Çekilmez, who has dedicated his entire academic career to this historic site. From Student Volunteer to Excavation Director Prof. Çekilmez first

Ephesus Ancient City Now Open at Night
Written by June 22, 2025

Ephesus Ancient City Now Open at Night: A Magical Journey Through Time Under the Stars

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Ephesus, one of Turkey’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is now offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore its ancient streets under the night sky. As part of a new initiative by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the historical site is illuminated with special lighting, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere after sunset. Walk

2,400-Year-Old Shops to Be Unearthed in Hyllarima, One of Anatolia’s Best-Preserved Ancient Cities
Written by June 21, 2025

2,400-Year-Old Shops to Be Unearthed in Hyllarima, One of Anatolia’s Best-Preserved Ancient Cities

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Ongoing archaeological excavations in Hyllarima Ancient City, located in the Kavaklıdere district of Muğla, southwestern Türkiye, continue to shed light on the region’s rich past. Known as one of the rare ancient settlements in Anatolia that has remained remarkably well-preserved, Hyllarima is now revealing new secrets—2,400-year-old shop structures located in the heart of the ancient

Kedrai Ancient City
Written by June 20, 2025

Excavations Begin at Kedrai Ancient City: Sedir Island’s Hidden History Resurfaces

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

The 2025 archaeological excavation season at Kedrai Ancient City, located on Sedir Island in Muğla’s Marmaris district, will officially begin on June 23. This year’s work will focus on deepening research around the grand basilica and ancient theater. Sedir Island’s historical treasure Kedrai prepares for a new excavation season Situated off the coast of Muğla’s

19,000-Year-Old Stone Figurines Unearthed in Türkiye’s Kızılin Cave
Written by June 20, 2025

19,000-Year-Old Stone Figurines Unearthed in Türkiye’s Kızılin Cave Rewrite Prehistoric Art History

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in southern Türkiye is reshaping our understanding of symbolic behavior and artistic expression in prehistoric Anatolia. Excavations at Kızılin Cave, located near Yağca in Antalya’s Döşemealtı district, have uncovered stone human figurines dating back nearly 19,000 years — the oldest known of their kind in the region. As reported by Koray

Written by June 19, 2025

A mosaic inscribed with “Only those on the right path may enter” has been unearthed at the entrance of a church in the ancient city of Olympos

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A new mosaic inscription has been uncovered at the entrance of a Byzantine-era church in the ancient city of Olympos, located in the Kumluca district of Antalya, Türkiye. The inscription reads: “Only those on the right path may enter,” offering a striking glimpse into the spiritual symbolism of the site. Excavations at the ancient city

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