The World’s Oldest Architectural Model Now on Display at Diyarbakır Museum
A discovery that sheds light on human history: a 12,000-year-old house model unearthed in Çayönü Hill is now exhibited at the Diyarbakır Museum. Located in…
Anatolian archaeology
Fifteen Newly Discovered Churches Shed Light on Forgotten Sacred Landscape in Central Türkiye
Archaeologists uncover hidden Byzantine religious structures in Karadağ’s volcanic highlands, reshaping the history of the “Binbir Kilise” region A recent archaeological survey in the volcanic…
“Only the Righteous May Enter” Inscription Revealed in the Ancient City of Olympos
Archaeologists have uncovered a striking mosaic inscription at the entrance of a Byzantine church in Antalya’s historic Olympos site, bearing the powerful message: “Only the…
Excavations Begin at the Ancient City of Lystra, Visited by Saint Paul
The 2025 excavation season has officially begun at the ancient city of Lystra, one of the rare biblical cities mentioned in the New Testament, located…
The World’s First Map at Çatalhöyük: 8,200 Years of Wisdom Etched in Earth
Long before satellites or cartographers, a Neolithic community in what is now central Türkiye created something extraordinary: a map—arguably the first in human history—not drawn…
Çayönü, Türkiye: The 10,000-Year-Old Village That Sparked Civilization
Imagine a world before writing, before cities, even before farming. Humanity is still roaming, dependent on hunting and gathering. And then—somewhere in southeastern Türkiye, a…
Restoration of 2,100-Year-Old Aqueducts Revives Ancient Blaundos City in Western Turkey
Located in the mountainous region of western Turkey, the ancient city of Blaundos has recently seen a remarkable revival. Archaeologists and restoration experts have successfully…
Gümüşler Monastery: The Petra of Anatolia and the Enigmatic Smile of the Virgin Mary
Nestled within the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia lies a tale that transcends time: the Gümüşler Monastery. Often referred to as the “Petra of Anatolia” for…
The Dazzling Treasure of Kibyra: The Medusa Mosaic Reopens to Visitors
The Ancient City of Kibyra, located in the Gölhisar district of Burdur, has reopened its doors after the winter months, welcoming visitors with a captivating…