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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…
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…