In Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, a group of young thrill-seekers climbed to the top of a 230-meter-high television tower that has been idle for years. Mustafa Kurt and a friend reached the peak of the tower’s antenna without any safety gear, capturing the daring moment on video. They shared the footage on social media, causing widespread astonishment and concern among viewers.
Altıntepe Castle’s Ancient Layers Captured by Drone in Eastern Türkiye
Settled by Urartians and later used in Byzantine and Ottoman eras, Altıntepe Castle in Erzincan’s Üzümlü district has drawn fresh attention after new drone footage showcased its hilltop ruins. Scientific digs begun in 1959 revealed a citadel gate, temple-palace, apadana, storage buildings, and stone tombs, marking Altıntepe as one of the westernmost Urartian centers. Many finds are displayed at the Erzincan Museum, including ceramics, horse tack, metal fittings, and arrowheads. Though excavations are paused, the site remains a key reference point for Anatolian archaeology.
Adem Küçükkaya
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