History has many hidden traditions. Turkish landscape has a deep historical background so it isn’t a surprise to come across one in Turkey. So a hidden tradition is becoming true nowadays; to produce grape molasses.

The experts and archeologists tried to recreate this tradition in Uzuncaburç ancient site of Mersin. They produced molasses from grapes. Grape was the important source that ancient civilizations used.

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Mosaics are important art works and also they have hints on daily life and beliefs. Zeugma of Gaziantep is one of the best samples in Turkey but it isn’t only a place. Some mosiacs were unearthed in Black Sea region. A site in Sinop province presentes us mosaics that are like the ones in Zeugma ancient site.

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Earthquake is a reality that the world lives with. Turkey is one of the active countries for geological activities. An earthquake occurred in Izmir region of Turkey. Its epicenter was under the Aegean Sea. It can be considered as a close point for the land. So its impact got wider. Turkey, Greece and neighbour countries had the strong impact.

It is obvious that earthquake was as active power as today. We know that many ancient sites collapsed as the result of earthquake. The archeaological works proved us that many ancient civilizations (especially around the Aegean region) had deep impact because of earthquakes. Some sites have multiple layers so the geological systems are one of the main reasons to be collapsed. Those layers are like time capsules so we can see the traces of earthquakes in history…

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Christianity has deep impacts on Small Asia peninsula. After Christianity was accepted as official religion of East Roman Empire, the sites had changed. An example for this period was unearthed. A house with churh was discovered in Laodikya ancient site of Denizli province.

The religious structures have changed in this period. The base of the house was discovered. It has a church in the house. It is guessed that it is around 5500 years old.

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Adana province is one of the historical regions of Turkey. Due to the deep historical background of the region, there are important historical sites in Adana. Anavarza ancient site is one of them.

It was built in 2nd century AD. It was the capital of Cilicia region in 4th century AD. The important monuments of Anavarza ancient site were unearthed such as the city walls. The archeological excavation is still going on. We know that many civilizations left traces in the region. Starting from Roman Empire era till Ottoman era, Anavarza has been an important site. Today we can see the city walls of the site with the glory.

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