Amisos Mosaic depicting Achilles and Thetis in the Ancient City of Amisos
The Amisos Mosaic was discovered in 1958 during excavation works in the ancient city of Amisos. The central panel in the center of the Amisos Mosaic, which has a base size of 56 m2, depicts Achilles and Thetis, and there are inscriptions on the heads of the figures indicating their identity. This panel depicts the
Relief depiction of the Trojan War hero Ajax discovered
A relief depicting Ajax, one of the heroes of the legendary Trojan War, one of the most significant battles of the ancient world, has been discovered. The relief of Ajax was unearthed on the island of Salamis in Greece. The Trojan War begins with the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, the king of
1800-year-old pottery found in Ancient City Assos
1800-year-old pottery has been found at the Ancient City Assos, located on the southern coast of the Troas region. The discovery is expected to provide insights into daily life. Assos is located in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale, at the western tip of Türkiye today. Assos is mentioned in Homer’s “Iliad” epic and in the