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2025 Excavation Season Begins at Kedrai Ancient City on the Shores of the Legendary Cleopatra Beach’s Golden Sands
Sedir Island, located off the coast of Marmaris in Muğla, is renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for its rich historical heritage. According to legend, Queen Cleopatra of Egypt once walked on these golden sands, specially brought from Egypt by her lover, Mark Antony. This romantic tale gave the island its famous…
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Excavations Begin at the Ancient City of Lystra, Visited by Saint Paul
The 2025 excavation season has officially begun at the ancient city of Lystra, one of the rare biblical cities mentioned in the New Testament, located in Meram, a district of Konya in central Türkiye. Known for being visited three times by Saint Paul during his missionary journeys, Lystra holds significant potential for both archaeological discovery…