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Lost Language of Ancient Anatolia Moves Closer to Decipherment as Sidetic Alphabet Expands to 31 Letters
Researchers studying Sidetic, the ancient language of Side, have expanded the known alphabet from 26 to 31 letters. The advance may seem small, but for a language preserved in only a limited number of inscriptions, five additional signs can make a major difference. Sidetic was used in and around the ancient city of Side more…
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The Temple of Athena, Main Goddess of Ancient Side, Attracts Great Interest
The Temple of Athena, the main goddess of the Ancient City of Side, which has witnessed thousands of years of history in the Manavgat district of Antalya, is attracting great interest after its restoration. Side, one of the most important port cities of the Pamphylia region, was founded in the 7th century BC and draws…