Phrygian rock tombs are important archeological items in this landscape. One of them is in Central Anatolia region of Turkey. This tomb was built as two rooms and second room…
A Roman settlement area and necropolis
In addition to official archeological sites, there are more unofficial sites in Turkey. One of them is in Central Anatolia. This site was used as Roman settlement area and necropolis.…
Eumania ancient site; A site near the spring
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Konak Church; A forgotten church from Armenians in Hakkari
Turkey’s southeast is as rich as the western side of Turkey. As it is the junction region between Mesopotamia and Small Asia, this region has been used as zone of…
Peristremma; A natural shelter of early Christians
As we know that Central Anatolia was the home of early Christians. As the whole territory was made of volcanic ash, the soil is very easy. It is easy to…
Gideros Bay; A quiet shelter for wild Black Sea
Black Sea is a wild sea. Mostly big waves and winds are characters of Black Sea. Also as the weather is changeable in Black Sea region, sometimes the vessels may…
A Roman fountain that has a great feature
It is certainly known that Roman engineering is very impressive. A path monument of a Roman army is very important because it has a special meaning. It is located in…