Hittite Empire may have more connections between past and present. When the practices of Hittite Empire are examined, we come across many resemblances. I want to point one of those resemblances or connection (however you name this). Christmas is one of the important practices of Christianity and we know that Santa Claus culture became true…
Astronomy in Small Asia
Astronomy is a very popular science branch in present. But it was also very popular and more important than it is thought. As the seasonal routines were designed up to the astronomical events. Small Asia was a land where astronomy had a very big place in life. Actually astronomy was a scientific branch which was…
A tale from Hittites age; Hunter Keşşi
This tale is one of the oldest tales of the world. It remained from Hittites age of Small Asia. It means that this tale is older than 2000 years old. Hunter Keşşi was a talented hunter. He was living with his mother. He lost his father when he was a kid. He was waking up…
A Blonde Nun in Turkey
When we mention on mummies, we always think of ancient Egypt civilization. But this article is on an interesting mummy that was unearthed in Niğde province of Turkey. Yılanlı Church is one of the ancient religious centers of Turkey. During the excavations, a mummy of a blonde nun and 4 children mummies were unearthed. This…
A new underground settlement nearby Nevşehir
Central Anatolia is one of the well known regions in Turkey due to its historical background. By chance, a new underground settlement centre was unearthed in Nevşehir 5 years ago. It is thought that it is the biggest underground city in the region. It is nearby the Nevşehir castle. It is declared that it is…
Heracles was in Patara;
As it was declared in the beginning of 2020, Patara was the homeland of 2020. The excavation is going on Patara ancient site. An interesting discovery was made in Patara. A ring that Heracles figure is on was unearthed. Heracles was an important figure in Greek mythology. Finding a ring that Heracles was on is…
Casemate system; Hacılar ancient site
Casemate system is one of the defence systems that were used in ancient sites. The structure of casemate system was the wall that was built as saw tooth. This type of this defence system was used in an ancient site which was unearthed in Hacilar district of Burdur province. The ecavations are going on so…
Luwians; The mysterious sea occupants Part II
Some mysterious occupants were recorded in ancient Egyptian history. Those occupants damaged Egypt and Mediterranean coasts. It was a mystery till the tablet (above) was unearthed. Unfortunately it was used for a construction in a village despite the request of an archeologist in the second half of 20th century. A carving was unearthed in a…
Luwians(People of light); The mysterious Small Asia society Part I
Luwians are one of the mysterious publics of the history. The reasons of that are to have a few documents and some ideological issues (especially on Greek civizilation). According to recent findings, Luwians have more importance than it is guessed. Firstly, the evidences show us that they had a developed culture. The key tool of…
Legends of Underground cities
Central Anatolia is famous for underground cities because it is known that this region was the home of early Christians. Roman Empire was so cruel that a Christian could be killed by torture and pains (Before Christianity was declared as the state’s official religion). On the other hand, those undergrounds have some myths and legends.…