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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…
Restoration of Gök Madrasa in Türkiye Progressing
Restoration efforts are ongoing at Gök Madrasa in Tokat, known for its blue tiles and Seljuk architecture. Built in 1275, this historical site served as an educational center for Islamic and positive sciences and later functioned…
Roman Figures Discovered in Sinop, Türkiye
Archaeologists in Sinop, Türkiye, have found figures of clergy, bishops, and other Christian religious figures at the 2,300-year-old Balatlar Building Complex. The site, which has served various civilizations, includes a church…
Roman Child Graves Discovered in Türkiye
Archaeologists have discovered 60 graves of children aged 0-6 from the Late Roman and Early Byzantine periods during excavations in Diyarbakır's Kulp district, Türkiye. This discovery, made in the village of İnkaya, adds to the…
Tunnel Discovered under Rumeli Fortress in Istanbul
A tunnel, presumed to have been built during the 15th century, was discovered under the Rumeli Fortress in the Sarıyer district of Türkiye's Istanbul during the ongoing restoration works. According to the first examinations, the tunnel was…
in Türkiye Eyed for UNESCO Heritage Status
Continuous excavation and restoration work in Mersin's ancient port city of Anemurium in Türkiye is aiming for UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status, according to Governor Ali Hamza Pehlivan. Highlighting the city's historical…
Historic Bursa Mosque in Türkiye Faces Neglect
The 658-year-old Murad I Hüdavendigar Mosque in Bursa has suffered significant damage due to recent strong southwest winds, causing tiles to fly off the roof. Built between 1363 and 1366 by Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the mosque, a…
Ancient Tomb Discovered in Tharsa City Excavation in Türkiye
In Türkiye, archaeologists have discovered a new tomb during excavation and cleaning efforts in the ancient city of Tharsa, located near Kuyulu village on the Adıyaman-Şanlıurfa Highway, now known as Turuş Rock Tombs. This…
Seddülbahir Castle’s Restoration Nominated for Architizer A+ Awards
The recently restored Seddülbahir Castle, a significant site on the Historical Gallipoli Peninsula of Türkiye, has garnered global recognition by reaching the finals of the prestigious Architizer A+…