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Ottoman-Era Coin Found at Amida Mound in Türkiye
The 2024 excavation season at Amida Mound in Diyarbakır, Türkiye, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, has concluded, revealing artifacts spanning 10,000 years of continuous settlement. Excavations led by Prof. Dr. İrfan Yıldız…
Antique Seljukian Hospital in Türkiye’s Sivas Awaits History Lovers
The Divriği Ulu Mosque and Hospital, built in 1228 during the Mengücekli Principality of the Anatolian Seljuks in the Divriği district of Sivas province of Türkiye by Ahmet Shah, the son of Mengücek Shah Süleyman Shah, and his wife Melike…
Major Restoration Reveals New Graves at Historic Turkish Cemetery
Excavation and restoration at the Gevaş Seljuk Cemetery, one of Anatolia’s largest Turkish Islamic cemeteries, has led to the restoration of 100 tombstones and the discovery of 45 new graves. The cemetery, spanning 50,000…
Archaeologists Find Fibula and Coin in Hadrianopolis Ancient City, Türkiye
A crossbow-type fibula belonging to the 5th century and a coin depicting a river god from the 2nd century were unearthed during archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in the Eskipazar district of Karabük province in…
Six Seljuk-Era Sarcophagi Unearthed in Ahlat, Türkiye
Excavation work at the Seljuk Square Cemetery, the largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery in the world, has uncovered six high-quality sarcophagi from the Seljuk period. These 13th-14th century tombs, adorned with inscriptions and…
Ottoman Fort Remains a Symbol of Defense in Erzurum, Eastern Türkiye
Aziziye Fort in Erzurum, Türkiye, built between 1867-1872, played a crucial role during the 1877-1878 Ottoman-Russian War. Located on Topdağı, only parts of Aziziye Fort No. 1 remain intact. The site includes a monument…
Rare 84-Square-Meter Roman Mosaic Unearthed in Türkiye
An 84-square-meter floor mosaic, believed to date back to the Roman and Early Byzantine periods, has been discovered in Elazığ, Türkiye. The mosaic, depicting various animal species such as lions, deer, Anatolian leopards,…
US Returns 14 Historical Artifacts to Türkiye
A ceremony was held at the Turkish House in New York, USA, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office to return 14 historical artifacts, including bronze statues from the Boubon…
Victory Day Marked at Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery in Azerbaijan
An official ceremony was held at the Turkish Martyrs' Cemetery in Azerbaijan for the 102nd anniversary of August 30 Turkish Victory Day. The ceremony began with the laying of a wreath at the cemetery and the singing of the national anthems…
114-Year-Old School in Tekirdağ Reopens After Restoration
Manika Elementary School, a historic institution built by the community in Turkish province of Tekirdağ 114 years ago, is set to reopen in the upcoming academic year. Located in Büyükyoncalı Neighborhood of Saray District, the…