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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…
Excavations Resume at Oylum Höyük in Southern Türkiye
Excavations at Oylum Höyük, a key archaeological site in Kilis, Türkiye, have resumed after a long break. The project, originally started in 1988, is now supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Gaziantep…
Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Unearthed in Ordu, Türkiye
A significant archaeological discovery has been made at the Saints Constantine and Helena Monastery in Ordu, Türkiye. Excavations led by the Ordu Museum Directorate in Fatsa district uncovered the first in-situ floor mosaic in the…
Ancient Battle Traces Uncovered in Türkiye
Archaeologists in Sardes, the ancient capital of the Lydian Kingdom, have uncovered significant traces of the Battle of Thymbra, a pivotal conflict between the Lydian Kingdom and the Persian Empire in 546 B.C. This battle, which…
First In-Situ Byzantine Mosaic Unearthed at Monastery in Türkiye
A significant archaeological discovery was made at the Saints Constantine and Helena Monastery in Ordu, Türkiye. During excavations led by the Ordu Museum Directorate and Assoc. Dr. Seçkin Evcim, the first in-situ floor…