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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+…
Antalya Excavation Uncovers 3,500-Year-Old Roman Street
Archaeologists in Antalya have made a significant discovery during excavations near the Hıdırlık Tower. They uncovered a 3,500-year-old Roman-era columned street stretching over 800 meters, with 100…
Antalya’s Hıdırlık Tower Project Unearths Ancient Discoveries
The Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is actively excavating the Hıdırlık Tower Surroundings, revealing new archaeological findings. Recently, they unearthed a structure with columns and are conserving patterned floor mosaics.…