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Terracotta Figurines of Myra

Anatolian News

Terracotta Figurines of Myra Return Home After 2,100 Years

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Çayönü Mound

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

5,000-Year-Old Earthquake Collapse Uncovered at Çayönü Mound in Southeastern Türkiye

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Architectural Traces Predating the Karaz Culture Unearthed in Eastern Anatolia’s Değirmenler Mound

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia

Architectural Traces Predating the Karaz Culture Unearthed in Eastern Anatolia’s Değirmenler Mound

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Archaeologists in eastern Türkiye have uncovered architectural remains predating the Karaz (Early Bronze Age) culture during ongoing rescue excavations at Değirmenler Mound in Erzurum’s Yakutiye district. The discovery—revealing structures, hearths, ovens, and domestic layers dating back more than 6,000 years—suggests that settled life in the region began earlier than previously believed. The excavation, conducted under

Night Museum Experience Begins in Sardis, the Ancient City Where Money Was First Minted

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Night Museum Experience Begins in Sardis, the Ancient City Where Money Was First Minted

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Foundation of One of the Twelve Gates Built Against the Mongol Threat Unearthed in the Seljuk Capital Konya

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia

Foundation of One of the Twelve Gates Built Against the Mongol Threat Unearthed in the Seljuk Capital Konya

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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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2,100-Year-Old Aqueducts Restored in Historic Blaundos City, Western Türkiye
Written by May 17, 2025

2,100-Year-Old Aqueducts Restored in Historic Blaundos City, Western Türkiye

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

In Western Türkiye, near the modern city of Uşak, the ancient Blaundos city has witnessed an important archaeological restoration. Eight aqueducts dating back over 2,000 years have been carefully uncovered and restored, shedding light on the sophisticated water management systems of the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. Blaundos, originally established as a military garrison by

Mosaic Claimed to Date Back to the Time of Jesus Discovered in İznik: Historical Excitement Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit
Written by May 17, 2025

Mosaic Claimed to Date Back to the Time of Jesus Discovered in İznik: Historical Excitement Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit

Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace Article

During foundation excavations in a house in İznik, Bursa, mosaics believed to date back to the time of Jesus Christ were uncovered. This discovery coincides with the recent announcement of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Catholic world, planning a visit to İznik, creating a historic coincidence. The mosaics, found in İznik’s

Two Young Brothers Donate a Rare Byzantine Signet Ring to the Troy Museum
Written by May 16, 2025

Two Young Brothers Donate a Rare Byzantine Signet Ring to the Troy Museum

Anatolian News Article

In a heartwarming act of cultural awareness, two young brothers from Ayvacık, a district in the Turkish province of Çanakkale, donated a rare signet ring believed to date back to the Byzantine Empire to the Troy Museum. Aden Dayangaç, 10, and his older brother Doran Dayangaç, 14, found the artifact near their home in Demirci

Labraunda Ancient City
Written by May 16, 2025

Unearthing Labraunda: The Sacred Mountain Sanctuary of Ancient Caria Revealed

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Ongoing archaeological and restoration efforts at the ancient city of Labraunda, located in the Milas district of Muğla, Türkiye, are breathing new life into one of Caria’s most sacred religious centers. Supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Heritage for the Future initiative, the project focuses on uncovering monumental terrace walls, ceremonial gates,

6th-Century “Türk-Kağan” Coin Could Be the Oldest Record of the Word “Türk”
Written by May 15, 2025

6th-Century “Türk-Kağan” Coin Could Be the Oldest Record of the Word “Türk”

Anatolian News Article

An extraordinary archaeological find may rewrite the early history of the Turkic people. In Uzbekistan, researchers have uncovered a 6th-century bronze coin bearing the inscription “Türk-Kağan” — a discovery that could represent the earliest known written record of the word “Türk” in history. The coin is believed to date back to the Western Göktürk Khaganate

Delikkemer Aqueduct
Written by May 14, 2025

Delikkemer Aqueduct: An Ancient Engineering Marvel Leading to Patara

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

Located in the Kaş district of Antalya, Türkiye, the Delikkemer Aqueduct invites visitors on a breathtaking journey through history. Built during the Hellenistic period and extensively used throughout the Roman Empire, this remarkable 22-kilometer waterway once supplied the ancient city of Patara with fresh water. A Walk Through Time: From Mountains to the Sea The

Hecate Lagina Sanctuary
Written by May 14, 2025

Ancient City Gate and Shops Unearthed at Hecate Lagina Sanctuary in Muğla, Türkiye

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Excavations continue at the Hecate Lagina Sanctuary, one of the most important ancient religious centers in western Türkiye. Located in the Yatağan district of Muğla, the site is revealing remarkable new findings, including the ancient city gate and commercial structures believed to be shops used by ancient visitors before entering the sanctuary. 134 Years of

Kilözü Tumulus
Written by May 11, 2025

Ancient Roman-Era Kilözü Tumulus in Bolu Declared Protected Archaeological Site

Black Sea . Marmara and Thrace Article

The Kilözü Tumulus, located in the village of Kilözü in Bolu’s Mudurnu district and believed to date back to the Roman era, has officially been declared a 1st-degree archaeological site by the Ankara Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. The decision came following a detailed application by the Bolu Museum Directorate and field

Boyabat Castle
Written by May 10, 2025

Boyabat Castle: 2,700 Years of Paphlagonian Legacy

Anatolian News . Black Sea Article

Located at the northernmost edge of Türkiye, Sinop is a city not only known for its natural beauty but also for its deep-rooted historical heritage. One of the most striking remnants of this heritage is Boyabat Castle, an ancient stronghold built around 2,700 years ago by the Paphlagonians. Perched on a rugged cliff overlooking the

Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: 3,275 Years of Heritage Written in Water
Written by May 10, 2025

Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: 3,275 Years of Heritage Written in Water

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Located in Konya’s Beyşehir district, Eflatunpınar reflects the sacred meaning of water in Hittite civilization The Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument, located in the Beyşehir district of Konya, was built approximately 3,275 years ago by the Hittites for religious ceremonies and to exalt the water cult. Positioned beside a clean natural spring, the monument stands as

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