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1,500-Year-Old Greek Mosaic Discovered Beneath Urfa Castle Reveals Names of Early Byzantine Clergy
In the shadow of Urfa Castle, overlooking the sacred pools of Balıklıgöl in southeastern Türkiye, archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic floor bearing a Greek inscription and intricate ornamental designs. The find, dating to the late 5th century CE, sheds new light on the religious landscape of ancient Edessa—one of the earliest centers of Christianity…
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Historic Discovery at Urfa Castle in Southeastern Anatolia: Rock-Cut Tomb May Belong to the Kingdom of Osroene
A significant archaeological discovery has been made at Urfa Castle, one of the iconic landmarks of Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey. Excavations on Dambak Hill, located just south of the sacred Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish), have unearthed a rock-cut tomb believed to date back to the Late Antiquity period. Experts suggest that the tomb may…