Unique rock tomb discovered by chance in the courtyard of a house in southeastern Türkiye
Şanlıurfa, located in southeastern Türkiye, has added a new mysterious page to its historical record. A 2300-year-old rock tomb, discovered by chance in the courtyard of a house, sheds light on the city’s thousands of years of history. This significant discovery, announced by Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak, once again revealed the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Turkish gendarmerie seizes Roman tombstones and columns
Türkiye’s recent successful efforts to prevent the smuggling of historical artifacts abroad continue. Recently, an operation was organized by Kocaeli Provincial Gendarmerie Command upon a tip-off that historical artifacts would be smuggled abroad. In the operation organized in a house, tombstones and columns thought to be from the Roman period were seized. 1 suspect was