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Cin Mosque: 864 Years of Timeless Heritage in Türkiye
The 'Cin Mosque' in Niksar district of Tokat, Türkiye, dating back 864 years, stands as a resilient historical monument. Built in 1160 by Melik Salar Aydoğdu, the mosque, constructed entirely of rubble stone, defies the ages.…
Ancient Cendere Bridge Stands Tall Amidst Türkiye Quake
In the aftermath of the 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, numerous buildings were devastated, but the ancient Cendere Bridge in Adıyaman's Kahta district emerged…
Siirt’s Centuries-Old Clock Finds New Home
The historical clock, a 1000-year-old treasure housed in Siirt's Ulu Mosque in Türkiye, has undergone meticulous maintenance and repair by a dedicated family across four generations. Recently restored, this ancient timepiece found its place…
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…
Anatolia: Cradle of Civilizations Through the Ages
The Anatolian region has been a cradle of civilizations throughout history, owing to its strategic location surrounded by three seas, excellent connections between Europe and Africa, fertile soil, favorable climate, and abundant water…
Tunceli Museum Named ‘Second-Best Museum in Europe
The newly opened Tunceli Museum in Türkiye's Tunceli province was awarded the second-best museum in Europe at the European Museum Academy Luigi Micheletti Awards. Built on an area of 5,500 square meters, the museum sheds light on the city's…
WWII Shipwrecks Found off Hawaii’s Coast
The wreckage of the USS Yorktown, a US Navy ship, and the Akagi and Kaga aircraft carriers from the Imperial Japanese Navy, all of which sank during World War II, has been discovered in the Papahanaumokuakea National Marine…
1800-year-old nypmh statue found in amasra, türkiye
A new archaeological discovery was made during excavations in the Ancient City of Amastris in Bartın province of Türkiye. Authorities announced that a Nymph (water nymph) statue, thought to date back to the 2nd century AD, was found at a…
Restoration Underway for Valuable 19th-Century Turkish Paintings
The Turkish Presidency's National Palaces Painting Museum has initiated the restoration of five 19th-century historical paintings, including valuable works such as "Yavuz Sultan Selim and the Prince," "Sultan Selim III," and "Istanbul…
antique byzantine underground palace ‘basilica cistern’ reunites reopened
The Basilica Cistern, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine underground reservoir in Türkiye's Istanbul, has been reopened to visitors after two years of repair and consolidation. The cistern, which was made in the Byzantine capital Constantinople,…