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  • Forgotten 2,300-Year-Old City in Turkey Targeted by Looters as Excavations Remain Frozen

    Forgotten 2,300-Year-Old City in Turkey Targeted by Looters as Excavations Remain Frozen

    Hidden in the rugged hills of western Turkey, the ancient city of Amyzon has survived for more than two millennia behind towering stone walls. Today, however, the site faces a different danger — illegal excavations and neglect. Despite its archaeological importance, Amyzon has remained largely untouched by modern scientific excavation. The absence of a permanent…

    March 15, 2026

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