Around 104 years ago, during the WW1 a submarine approached Istanbul and round region. The purpose was to hit Istanbul. It was shot under the water 104 years later. It was a witness of WW1.
The hidden treasures of Small Asia
Local regions can hide archeological treasures as the ancient pieces were used for building houses and facilities. One of these cases became true in Cappadocia. A hieroglyphic carving that is around 3500 years old was found on a wall of a barn. This carving remained from Hittites period. Due to the possibility to find new items, it was decided to […]
A sword from Small Asia to Venice
A sword was unearthed in Venice City. Archeologists thought that it might be from middle age. It was hidden in an Armenian monastery. A trained expert thought that it could be older than it is thought. Finally we found out that it is older than middle age and it was similiar to the swords that were made in Arslantepe ancient […]
A game set that was the proof of smart minds 5000 years ago
As whole authorities accept the theory which Mesopotomia and round regions are the zones where human being development started, the proofs of this theory are being unearthed in Siirt province of Turkey. Başur ancient site of Siirt province has been excavated for a while. Recent discovery of a tomb lights up a smart mind work. A game set was unearthed. […]
Triumph Coloumn in Constantinople
Istanbul is a historical city that hides more than it appears. A triumph coloumn that stucked inside the city is around 1600 years old. It was built in 5th century BC and it was constructed by Emperor Arcadius in order to honour the rebellion in the city. Unfortunately it got shorter in time and it is between two buildings at […]
The biggest underground city of Turkey was unearthed; Kayseri /Bürüngüz underground city
As it was mentioned before, Central Anatolia of Turkey still hides something for archeologists. The last discovery in Kayseri province confirms this theory. An underground city was discovered under Bürüngüz district of Kayseri. It is so big that it has more than five gates and it has a great defense system. As the examination of the city is being continued, […]
World Map of 1513 by Piri Reis; One of the famous sailors of the world
First world map was drawn by Piri Reis who was the senior sailor of Ottoman navy. It wasn’t an ordinary map because it has some points to find out on it. Thus many researches are being made on this map. Piri Reis prepared this map in 1513. That was the period when western sailing developed. New world (American continent) had […]
A monumental fountain in Tripolis
Tripolis was one of the developed ancient sites. The economical situation level was so high that the governor and wealthy people of the site built a fountain that reflected the glory of the site. It is guessed that it was built in 2nd century AD. Its purposes were to get cool in summer days and to reflect the wealthy level […]
The oldest mosaic of Anatolia; probably from Hitites period
We all think that mosaics belong to Roman Age probably but this one is older than Roman Age. It was unearthed in a Hittites residence region. It is thought that it was on the ceiling of a holy building. More than this, this ancient site can be the lost Hittite site. It isn’t certain right now. The excavations are going […]
An altar that is around 1800 years old
During the excavation of Hadrianapolis ancient site which is located on Black sea region of Turkey, an altar that is supposed to be very important for the ancient culture was unearthed. It is guessed that it is around 1800 years old. A woman figure with wheat belt is making a vow. Archeologists think that she is a goddess that was […]