Turkey
Turkish Archaeologists Unearth Headless Statue of Greek Health Goddess
Researchers found the figure in a 5,000-year-old site called Aizanoi, which is also home to a temple dedicated to Zeus
Why British Archaeologists Are Battling With the Turkish Government Over Seeds
The ancient plants at the heart of the conflict are essential to science—and might hold clues to new superfoods
Ancient Olympics' Birthplace Saved as Fires Rage Across Southern Europe
A massive heatwave sparked blazes along the Mediterranean, threatening cultural heritage sites and forcing mass evacuations
2,800-Year-Old Castle Linked to Enigmatic Ancient Civilization Found in Turkey
The structures dates to the time of Urartu, a kingdom that clashed with the Assyrians in the first millennium B.C.
Turkey Begins to Clean Smelly Sea Snot From Its Shores
The layer of marine mucilage threatens not only tourism and fishing boats but also creatures living in the Sea of Marmara
Headless Statue of Ancient Woman Discovered in Turkey's 'Mother Goddess City'
The 1,800-year-old sculpture dates to Metropolis' Roman era
Ruins of Millennia-Old Monument Unearthed in Turkish 'City of the Blind'
Archaeologists conducting excavations at an Istanbul train station found traces of an ancient apse, or semicircular recess
In Ancient Turkey, Gladiators Fought at This Colosseum-Like Amphitheater
The 1,800-year-old arena housed up to 20,000 spectators eager to bet on the bloody battles
2,000-Year-Old Terracotta Figurines of Deities, Mortals, Animals Found in Turkey
Some of the petite sculptures still bear traces of the pigments used to decorate them
Trove of 650 Coins Bearing Likenesses of Caesar, Mark Antony Unearthed in Turkey
Minted between 75 and 4 B.C., the silver currency was probably buried by a high-ranking Roman soldier during Augustus' reign
Turkish Archaeologists Discover Grave of Sultan Who Defeated Crusaders
Kilij Arslan I was the second leader of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rūm
Archaeologists in Turkey Unearth 2,500-Year-Old Temple of Aphrodite
An inscription found at the site—dedicated to the Greek goddess of love and beauty—states, "This is the sacred area"
To Survive Under Siege, the 'Mother Goddess City' Relied on Enormous Cisterns
The structures, which supplied the Turkish settlement of Metropolis with water, were later converted into garbage dumps
Preservationists Rally to Save Abandoned Casino-Turned-Orphanage in Istanbul
The enormous, 122-year-old structure—one of Europe's largest wooden buildings—is close to collapsing
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Hits Turkey and Greece
The region has experienced 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.0 or higher in the last 100 years
Archaeologists in Turkey Unearth 2,400-Year-Old Dionysus Mask
The terracotta likeness was likely used in rituals associated with winemaking
Turkey Controversially Converts Hagia Sophia From Museum Into Mosque
The move has attracted criticism from Unesco, Pope Francis, the Russian Orthodox Church and others
Did Geometry Guide the Construction of the World's Oldest Temple?
New research suggests the center points of three stone megalith circles at Göbekli Tepe form a near-perfect triangle
New Hotel in Turkey 'Floats' Above Ancient Ruins
Closed due to COVID-19, the Museum Hotel Antakya looks forward to welcoming guests with its blend of luxury and history once restrictions are lifted
Ancient Inscription Unveils the King Who May Have Toppled Midas
A newly discovered stone hints that a lost civilization defeated the ancient Turkish kingdom of Phrygia around the eighth century B.C.
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