After two devastating earthquakes in Türkiye’s Kahramanmaraş province on February 6, the removal of the collapsed building wreckage has been completed. Crews have started working on demolishing the heavily damaged buildings. The demolition work is expected to be completed in about a week. Studies for new residential areas are ongoing.
Altıntepe Castle’s Ancient Layers Captured by Drone in Eastern Türkiye
Settled by Urartians and later used in Byzantine and Ottoman eras, Altıntepe Castle in Erzincan’s Üzümlü district has drawn fresh attention after new drone footage showcased its hilltop ruins. Scientific digs begun in 1959 revealed a citadel gate, temple-palace, apadana, storage buildings, and stone tombs, marking Altıntepe as one of the westernmost Urartian centers. Many finds are displayed at the Erzincan Museum, including ceramics, horse tack, metal fittings, and arrowheads. Though excavations are paused, the site remains a key reference point for Anatolian archaeology.
Adem Küçükkaya
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