1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in the Gaza Wreck: A First in Türkiye’s Underwater Archaeology
In the Mediterranean waters off Türkiye, 1100-year-old olive seeds have been discovered in a shipwreck that set sail from the Gaza coast and sank in a storm near Antalya. This exciting find has thrilled scientists, as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz and his team uncovered these seeds during underwater excavation work, which had never been
Statue of Hermes Found in the Ancient City of Aspendos in Türkiye
In the ongoing archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Aspendos in the Serik district of Antalya, southern Türkiye, a Hermes statue from the Roman Imperial Period has been discovered. The excavations at Aspendos, founded by the Akas in the 10th century BC, are being carried out under the leadership of the General Directorate of
The U.S. is returning the statue of Marcus Aurelius to Türkiye after 65 years
In a significant cultural development, the United States will return the Marcus Aurelius statue to Türkiye after 65 years. This bronze statue, which comes from the ancient city of Boubon in Burdur, was taken abroad during the 1960s through illegal excavations. Currently, it resides in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. The Ministry of
Ancient Hadrian’s Stadium Restoration Starts in Bolu
The restoration of Hadrian’s ancient stadium in Bolu, a significant historical landmark in Türkiye’s Western Black Sea region, has begun. This remarkable structure, dedicated to Roman Emperor Hadrian, offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s rich Roman past. A Gift for the Emperor: The Stadium’s Origins Wealthy locals built the stadium in the 2nd and
Polonezköy: The 200-Year-Old Polish Village on the Brink of Disappearance
Polonezköy, founded 200 years ago by Polish immigrants who came to Istanbul, is in danger of losing its cultural richness due to the decrease in its population of Polish origin. Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski, a Polish nobleman, founded Polonezköy near Istanbul in the 19th century. Today, this village faces a serious challenge: a declining population
Hundreds of Lydia coins rescued from smugglers in Greece are returning to Türkiye
Greek customs officials seized 1,055 Lydia coins that were minted between the 7th century BC and the 5th century BC. During a search at the Kipi Border Gate in Greece, experts, including Numismatist Ülkü Devecioğlu and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Köker from the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, discovered that among the silver coins,
The restoration of the Ancient Roman Road in the capital of Türkiye is nearing completion
The restoration work of the Ancient Roman Road, hidden among modern buildings in the heart of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, is nearing completion. The Roman Road, located in the Ulus district of Ankara, is approximately 216 meters long and 6.7 meters wide. The road is paved with limestone, known for its durability. On both
Return of 18 historical artifacts seized in the US to Türkiye held in New York
Eighteen historical artifacts illegally smuggled from Türkiye were returned at a ceremony in New York. The handover ceremony was held at the Turkish House in New York. Among the 14 artifacts seized by the joint efforts of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and Turkish institutions are 1 bronze statue and 2 bronze statue heads originating
The marble head of the god Zeus has unearthed in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, dedicated to Aphrodite
The marble head of Zeus, the most powerful god of Greek mythology, was found during excavations in the Anti City of Aphrodisias. The ancient city of Aphrodisias, dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is located in the Karacasu district of Aydin province in western Türkiye. According to a statement by the Ministry
19 historical artifacts smuggled abroad brought to Türkiye
Thousands of artifacts illegally smuggled out of Türkiye have been brought back thanks to the successful efforts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The number of artifacts returned to Türkiye has reached 12,139 since 2002 and 7,823 since 2018. Finally, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that 19 artifacts returned from the UK,