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Ancient Temple of Mithras Entrance Found in Türkiye

During ongoing excavations at Zerzevan Castle, a 3,000-year-old Roman garrison near Diyarbakır, Türkiye, archaeologists have discovered the main entrance gate of the 1,900-year-old Temple of Mithras. This temple was used for secret Mithraic ceremonies, and it’s believed that Mithrasists from around the world gathered there for an annual ritual. Once the excavations are completed, more mysteries about the Temple of Mithras are expected to be unveiled. Zerzevan Castle is considered one of the best-preserved Roman garrisons globally, and the recent discovery of the temple has drawn increased visitor interest to the site.

 

Muhammet Hüseyin İçli – Hasan Alan

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Heavy Traffic Türkiye as Eid Holiday Ends

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On the final day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, traffic came to a standstill at the Kocaeli crossing of the Northern Marmara Highway as thousands began returning to Istanbul.

Congestion intensified due to occasional accidents and vehicle breakdowns. Gendarmerie and highway crews are working continuously to keep traffic flowing. Aerial footage showed long lines of vehicles stretching along the route.

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