Shoppers at a supermarket in Türkiye are surprised by a 2300-year-old rock tomb
In Bodrum, a prominent tourist destination in Türkiye, a remarkable 2300-year-old rock tomb has been unexpectedly integrated into the shelves of a supermarket. Dating back to the 3rd century BC, the presence of this ancient tomb within a retail space has sparked both astonishment and controversy, leading to its nickname, the “Museum Market.” This unusual
2000-Year-Old Roman Bath Columns Restored to Their Former Glory
The 2000-year-old Roman bath columns of the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the “City of Gladiators”, have been successfully restored. Stratonikeia, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla, is one of the largest marble cities in the world. Archaeological excavations in the city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, continue under
Some artifacts uncovered in the Heraclea excavations revealed 2000-year-old paw prints
In the excavations of the ancient city of Heraclea, one of the important settlements in the Caria region established in the 5th century BC, some artifacts revealed 2000-year-old paw prints. Heraclea is located within the borders of Kapıkırı village in the Milas district of Muğla province in present-day Türkiye. The city, which once had a
The settlement at Asarcık Tepe, which dates back to the Hittites, has structures from the Seljuk period
The excavations at Asarcık Tepe, which bears traces of a culture dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, revealed dwelling and bakery structures dating back to the Seljuk period. Asarcık Tepe is especially important as a Hittite settlement and therefore it is one of the rare settlements in the region. Asarcık Tepe is located in
The structure thought to be a temple turned out to be a monumental fountain
Archaeologists have determined that a structure once thought to be a temple in the ancient city of Hyllarima is actually a monumental fountain. The ancient city of Hyllarima, surrounded by walls about 2 kilometers long, is located in the province of Mugla in southwestern Türkiye. Hyllarima is one of the cities that minted coins during
The key transfer ceremony was held in Stratonikeia, which is 3,500 years old
In the world’s largest marble ancient city, Stratonikeia, a historical tradition was revived with the participation of university students. The Hekatesia ceremony, also known as the key transfer ceremony, was held to declare loyalty from the religious center of Lagina to the political center of Stratonikeia, a tradition that dates back 3,500 years. Stratonikeia is
The council building, two baths, and a temple will be restored in the ancient city of Tlos
The council building, two baths, and a temple in the ancient city of Tlos, one of the important settlement centers of the Lycian civilization, will be restored. Excavations at the ancient city of Tlos, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, are being conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Taner Korkut, a
The excavation work at the theatre of Euromos Ancient City is approaching completion
The excavation work at the theatre of the ancient city of Euromos, which has a rich history dating back to the 8th century BC, is nearing completion. Ongoing excavation efforts aim to uncover nearly all sections of the theatre, making it accessible for visitors to explore comfortably. Euromos Ancient City is located 12 kilometers away
The 3,000-year-old Lagina Hecate Temple in Lagina Hecate Sanctuary is being resurrected
The 3,000-year-old Lagina Hecate Temple in the ancient temple complex Lagina Hecate Sanctuary located in the Bodrum district of Türkiye’s Muğla province continues to restoring. Hecate is a goddess in ancient Greek mythology, associated with magic, witchcraft, the moon, night, ghosts, dogs and road junctions. The Temple of Hecate in Lagina was built in the
2300-year-old inscription on the Carian Khersonesos discovered
A 2300-year-old inscription was found on the Bozburun Peninsula, known as “Carian Khersonesos” or “Rhodes Peraias” in ancient times. This inscription proves that Bozburun was an important trade center during the Hellenistic period. Bozburun Peninsula is located in the Bodrum district of the Mugla province in southwestern Türkiye. The inscription, called Kalatepe inscription, was discovered