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Troy's past is on the move'next stop: Rome
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (302+ words) Selected artifacts from the Troy Museum are undergoing careful restoration and conservation ahead of a major exhibition at the Colosseum Archaeological Park, where they will be presented to an international audience as part of a Troy-themed showcase. The exhibition, planned…...
Syria's cultural heritage enters recovery phase after years of war
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (529+ words) Syria's cultural heritage, long shaped by war, looting, and political control, is now entering a fragile recovery phase marked by returning artifacts, local engagement, and renewed institutional efforts. Since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011, Syria has faced not…...
2, 400-year-old structures found underwater in Diyarbakir, southeastern T'rkiye
4+ week, 1+ day ago (452+ words) Historic structures dating back nearly 2, 400 years have been documented beneath the waters of the Dicle Dam reservoir in southeastern T'rkiye, following a recent dive by search and rescue teams. The images, captured by underwater units of the provincial gendarmerie during…...
Aspendos expands beyond its iconic theater as new discoveries reshape the ancient city
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (541+ words) Long known almost exclusively for its remarkably preserved Roman theater, the Ancient City of Aspendos in Antalya, southern T'rkiye, is now emerging as a far more complex urban center, as ongoing excavations reveal streets, monuments, and structures that had remained…...
Heritage Istanbul event draws over 10, 000 visitors, becomes regional hub for cultural heritage
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (279+ words) The Heritage Istanbul event, held under the theme "Secure the Future for the Past," concluded in Istanbul with strong participation, reaffirming its position as a leading platform for cultural heritage exchange in the region. The event took place at the…...
T'rkiye's Side gains second museum: Ancient hospital building revitalised
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (595+ words) Located in Antalya's Manavgat district, Side dates back to the seventh century B. C. and once stood as the most important port city of Ancient Pamphylia, an ancient region in southern Anatolia. Today, the site continues to draw visitors with its ruins,…...
T'rkiye's Troy bridges myth and history at Rome conference
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (337+ words) A conference titled "Troy: City of Kings and Heroes" brought together scholars and guests in Rome, highlighting the enduring historical and cultural significance of the Ancient City of Troy. The event took place at the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) Rome…...
T'rkiye's museums restore history with scientific precision
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (233+ words) T'rkiye is taking careful steps to preserve and showcase its rich cultural legacy. Recent restoration and conservation projects in museums across the country have been conducted using scientific methods, ensuring historical artifacts are both protected and prepared for public exhibition....
Alexander couldn't conquer Sillyon: Ancient walls revived for modern visitors
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (221+ words) The ancient city of Sillyon in Serik, Antalya, has witnessed the revival of its historic defensive walls, long famed for resisting even the forces of Alexander the Great. Restoration works, sponsored by Opet and conducted under T'rkiye's Ministry of Culture…...
Stone bridge from 1826 revealed after decades beneath road in T'rkiye
1+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) T'rkiye Today T'rkiye's Rize Municipality has uncovered a historic arch bridge that had been covered for decades due to road construction. The bridge, locally known as Cita's Bridge, dates back to 1826 and had been partially buried in the 1940s and fully…...