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Savatra Ancient City Photo Wins “Photo of the Year” at 2026 Current Archaeology Awards
A striking night photograph of the ancient city of Savatra in central Anatolia has won the 2026 “Photo of the Year” award at the prestigious Current Archaeology Awards in London, drawing international attention to one of Turkey’s lesser-known archaeological sites. The award-winning image, captured by Turkish photographer Tahir Ceylan, presents the ruins of Savatra beneath…
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Unearthed Gate Reveals Konya’s Hidden Seljuk Defense Line Against the Mongol Threat
Beneath the busy streets of modern Konya, archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of a monumental gate once built to shield the Seljuk capital from Mongol invasions. The find confirms the existence of the long-debated outer fortifications constructed under Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat in the early 13th century — a discovery that rewrites the defensive map of…
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3,500-Year-Old Kitchen Set and Unique Artifacts Unearthed at Karahöyük, Konya
Excavations at Karahöyük in Konya’s Meram district have revealed a remarkable collection of artifacts dating back approximately 3,500 years. Among the discoveries are a complete kitchen set with a jug, a plate, and a handled cup, miniature toys, figurines, clay bull models, and cremation burials, providing unprecedented insight into daily life in central Anatolia during…