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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…
Juvenile Spur Shark on Display at Akdeniz University
A juvenile spur shark (Squalus acanthias), caught in fishermen's nets off the coast of Antalya Kemer in April, is now being exhibited at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Science. This shark is part of the Vertebrate Animals…
Agricultural Lands Caught Fire in Bozcaada, Çanakkale
A fire broke out in an area where agricultural lands are located in the Bozcaada district of Çanakkale at 11:30 local time. Upon notification, the Regional Forestry Directorate sent many land and air vehicles to the area. Teams continue…
Samsun’s Canyon Draws 75,000 Visitors in Summer 2024
Şahinkaya Canyon, the second-largest water canyon in Türkiye and a major tourism destination in Samsun, attracted 75,000 visitors during the summer of 2024. Located 17 kilometers from Vezirköprü district, the 1,500-meter-long…
Numerous Flamingos Fly Over Lake Erçek during Sunset
Hundreds of flamingos flying over Lake Erçek in Türkiye's Van during sunset formed a spectacular sight yesterday.
Numerous flamingos accommodate in Lake Van during the summer months while migrating from Iran's Lake Urmia to Africa.…
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…
Sagalassos and Kibyra Ancient Cities Pictured under Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs every year in August, was viewed from the ancient cities of Sagalassos and Kibyra in Burdur. The ruins, which include magnificent structures from history such as the Antonine Fountain, the Heroon and…
Turkish Man Amasses 3,000 Cologne Bottles
Ünal Çınar, a retired electronics engineer from Izmir province of Türkiye, has spent 25 years collecting over 3,000 cologne bottles from around the world. His impressive collection, housed in a 100-year-old building in…
Early Stork Migration Spotted in Türkiye
In Tekirdağ, Türkiye, residents witnessed an unusual sight as storks began their migration 15 days earlier than usual, likely due to early cold weather in Europe. The birds, en route to warmer countries, created a striking visual…
Perseid Meteor Shower Recorded from Tekirdağ
The most magnificent of meteor showers, the "Perseid meteor shower," was watched and recorded from the Hayrabolu district of Tekirdağ on the night of August 12. The natural event, where an average of 60 to 70 meteor falls could be viewed…