1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in Turkey’s Mediterranean Waters
In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered 1100-year-old olive seeds from a shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The ship, which set sail from Gaza, sank in a storm near Antalya, and this discovery has excited scientists, particularly Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz and his team, who made the find during underwater excavations that
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
Water to Flow Again Through the City Gate of Ancient Patara
The Ancient City of Patara, located in the Kaş district of Antalya, is set to witness the flow of water through its iconic City Gate once again this year, thanks to extensive restoration efforts. Known as the capital of the Lycian League in the 1st century BC, this ancient city has hosted numerous civilizations throughout
Ancient Patara Lighthouse Set to Illuminate Sailors’ Path Once More
The ancient city of Patara, situated in southwestern Türkiye’s Antalya region, is celebrated for its deep historical significance. Once the capital of the Lycian League, Patara served as a crucial maritime trade hub. Today, the ancient lighthouse, originally constructed by Roman Emperor Nero and later ravaged by natural disasters, is undergoing reconstruction with its original
Five Different Roman Statues Discovered in the Ancient City of Perge
Excavations in the ancient city of Perge, known as the capital of the Pamphylia region, have uncovered five different Roman statues. With a history that dates back to the 2nd millennium BC, Perge was referred to as “Parha” during the Hittite period. This ancient city showcases the influences of various cultures, including the Persians, Greeks,
3,600-Year-Old Bronze Dagger Found in the Depths of the Mediterranean
A 3,600-year-old bronze dagger with a silver needle from the Minoan civilization of Crete has been discovered during underwater excavations off the coast of the Kumluca district of Antalya in southern Turkey. Underwater archaeological excavations in Kumluca had previously unearthed a sunken ship carrying copper ingots thought to have come from the Troodos Mountains. This