Before the conquest of Constantinople (today’s Istanbul), the capital of Ottoman State was Edirne. Ottoman state was extended on both continents. There were a Byzantian State between Asia and Europe.…
Ancient synangogue was unearthed in Antalya..
Turkish Riviera, Antalya, has still some surprises for history lovers. Even tough tourism developed the city, the modern city hides the ancient site underneath the modern city. In a district…
Mosaics of Holy Apostles Church
An ancient church was discovered in Hatay province of Turkey. According to the archeaological tests, it remained from 6th century AD. The objects especially mosiacs of the church tell us…
Traces of ancient tsunamis in Turkey
Geology wasn’t as developed as today in the past. Thus many earthquake events were missed or misunderstood in the ancient period. After the earthquakes in the sea basins, tsunami is…
Hermes cult was living in Anatolia
It is a very exciting moment when something form ancient times are unearthed. Turkey is a country where you can live this excitement. Still today it is possible to unearth…
A natural settlement area;Hasuni ancient site
We are in southern eastern Anatolia. An ancient site which is located in Diyarbakır province at present attracts the local visitors right now but it is so valuable that this…
A medical center in Anatolia; Acharaka ancient site
Western Anatolian region of Turkey hides many ancient sites. Since the history has been recorded, many ancient sites have been recorded. Some of them were unearthed and some of them…
Sephardic Jewish Community of Anatolia
We have mentioned on multi-cultural structure of Anatolia several times. Various communities contributed Anatolian culture in many ways. Sephardic communities contributed the economy of Anatolia after their arrival to Anatolia.…
Marine Trade Routes of Ancient period
As we all know that Anatolian peninsula is covered by three seas (Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean). So marine trade routes have great importance as others as, such as Silk…
Era of Assyrian Trade Colonies
This is the period that had lasted in 2nd century BC in Small Asia. Assyrian traders established sites that were based on trade of local underground wealthies and economical activities.…