As we know, the sites had been built nearby springs or rivers in the past. Water had a vital meaning for city life, indeed we have the same rule at present. Eumania was the site that was in this group. Indeed it was a small site but it had a military base in the region. There used to be a […]
Şar ancient site; A religious center for Hittites
This landscape hosts many religious sites that have historical importance. This fact proves us that this peninsula has many valuable information to uncover. This ancient site is in that group. Şar ancient site that is located in Adana province is dated back to Hittites. It was one of top religious centers. It has many valuable monuments in the field. Şar […]
Rock cut Tomb of Kyros; Persian were in Phokaia….
Persians moved to Aegean coasts of Small Asia. They wanted to have a wide empire and also they wanted to collapse all states in their route. They invaded Phokaia. Persian Emperor Kyros died here and they had a monumental tomb built in the end of 5th century BC. It was so glorious that it has been standing for centuries. It […]
Pteria: A ruined site by Persians
An ancient site that is nearby Mt. Kerkenez in Yozgat province has a great historical feature. It is thought that it is lost city Pteria. This ancient site had deep impacts on historical age of Small Asia. It is thought that it was built by Phrygians due to the inscriptions we found. But as other theory, it was built in […]