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Ancient Oracle and Freedom Inscription Found at Termessos, Turkey’s Mountain City Above Antalya
High above Antalya, among the rugged slopes of southern Turkey, Termessos has always carried the image of a city that refused to bend. Newly examined inscriptions at its ruined gate now give that reputation a voice: one declares the lasting rights of the “Independent Termessians,” while another reveals an oracle system based on knucklebones. The…
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Archaeological Excavations Begin for the First Time in the Ancient City of Termessos
Hidden high in the rugged peaks of the Taurus Mountains, within Turkey’s Güllük Dağı National Park, the ancient city of Termessos is witnessing its first-ever archaeological excavation. Known for its untouched ruins and strategic location, Termessos is now the focus of a large-scale excavation project led by Antalya Bilim University and supported by Turkey’s Ministry…