Thursday, April 3 2025

Tag: Prof. Dr. Nurettin Arslan

Archaeologists discover a ring stone in Assos with the image of Athena, the main goddess of the city

Archaeologists discover a ring stone in Assos with the image of Athena, the main goddess of the city

During the excavations in the ancient city of Assos, a ring stone from the Roman Imperial Period with the depiction of Athena, the main goddess of the city, was found. The ring stone was found in the city’s Xenedochion structure. The ancient city of Assos was founded on an extinct volcanic hill in the Ayvacık

1800-year-old pottery found in Ancient City Assos

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

Archaeologists uncovered the largest Roman griffin weight in Assos

Archaeologists uncovered the largest Roman griffin weight in Assos

At the ancient city of Assos, founded in the 6th century BC on the coast of the Aegean Sea within the historical region of Troas, ongoing excavations have led to the discovery of the largest Roman griffin weight ever found. Assos Ancient City is located in Behram Village in Ayvacık District of Çanakkale in western