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 was an extra room. There was an relief that described the tomb’s features. Unfortunately due to the lack of archeological excavation, we have insufficient information on this landscape. It can […]

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. Illegal excavation caused damages on tombs and bodies. The tombs were shattered and bones were fell apart. It is thought that this area was built in early Roman age. Due […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 transition. That’s why we can come across unique pieces of some civilizations. Konak church of Hakkari is one of them . There is an inscription typed in Assyrian language. It […]

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 shape the underground. Peristremma was built in that territory. It was a hidden city that was built in a natural canyon. Today we name the region as Ihlara valley. This […]

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 need a quiet bay to hide. Gideros Bay is one of them. It is like a paradise in Black Sea region. The historical background of the region is dated back […]

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 border of Bartın province ( Western Black Sea region). This was a fountain indeed and it was planned to serve for water supply to Roman Armies in Small Asia. They […]