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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…