Constantinople was the capital of Byzantine Empire and also was holy city for Christianity. Byzantine Emperors were aware of these facts so they have reconstructed this city several times. Especially the cisterns had a great importance due to fulfill the water necessity of the capital. During a siege, cisterns had a vital role. Thus many cisterns were built. Three cisterns […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bone items from ancient sites in Turkey
We know some certain things on daily life of ancient times such as usage of human bone for figures. Archeologist discovered some bone figures in important sites such as Çatalhöyük. It is guessed that they are around 8000 years old. The figures above are symbolizing female figures and something. They can be done for every purpose such as protecting from […]
Earthquake records in ancient site of Constantinapole
Bathonea ancient port site of Istanbul is giving us important hints of the earthquake that existed in 558 AD. Istanbul city and environment had experienced many destructive earthquakes for centuries. This one was one of the destructive earthquakes that was recorded in Constantinapole. Bathonea ancient port site was the last stop before Constantinapole. Also it was used as custom point […]
Turkey is home of multi-cultural and various habitants
Turkey is a country where you can come across multi-cultural envoirement. There are a few places in the world. That’s why they are more attractive for tourism sector. The oldest ancient sites are here, the civilization developed here. The scientific branches such as philosophy and medicine had masters. Bergama was one of the asclepions in ancient world. Philosophers were the […]
Medical science in ancient Small Asia
Medical science was the developed scientific branch in Small Asia. Human being always searches the way of living longer and to cure the illness’. It was the same in the past. The ancient societies of Small Asia tried to find way in order to keep the society healthy. Thanks to the wealthness of natural source, they were one step ahead. […]