It is one of the less known ancient sites of Turkey. It is as important as Ephesus because it was one of the religious centers of ancient era. It was one of five ancient sites of Commagene Kingdom. This site was famous for water springs nearby the city. Romans reported that it was a beautiful…
Roman and Byzantine graves in a state field
Some of the archeological sites are in state fields. There are Roman and Byzantine graves in a state field that is used by agriculture and livestock ministry. There are damaged Roman and Byzantine graveyards. Also the graveyards were built with layers. It is thought that this land was a necropolis in the ancient era. This…
Phrygian Rock Tombs:
Phrygian rock tombs are important archeological items in this landscape. One of them is in Central Anatolia region of Turkey. This tomb was built as two rooms and second room was an extra room. There was an relief that described the tomb’s features. Unfortunately due to the lack of archeological excavation, we have insufficient information…
A Roman settlement area and necropolis
In addition to official archeological sites, there are more unofficial sites in Turkey. One of them is in Central Anatolia. This site was used as Roman settlement area and necropolis. Illegal excavation caused damages on tombs and bodies. The tombs were shattered and bones were fell apart. It is thought that this area was built…
Eumania ancient site; A site near the spring
As we know, the sites had been built nearby springs or rivers in the past. Water had a vital meaning for city life, indeed we have the same rule at present. Eumania was the site that was in this group. Indeed it was a small site but it had a military base in the region.…
Şar ancient site; A religious center for Hittites
This landscape hosts many religious sites that have historical importance. This fact proves us that this peninsula has many valuable information to uncover. This ancient site is in that group. Şar ancient site that is located in Adana province is dated back to Hittites. It was one of top religious centers. It has many valuable…
Rock cut Tomb of Kyros; Persian were in Phokaia….
Persians moved to Aegean coasts of Small Asia. They wanted to have a wide empire and also they wanted to collapse all states in their route. They invaded Phokaia. Persian Emperor Kyros died here and they had a monumental tomb built in the end of 5th century BC. It was so glorious that it has…
Pteria: A ruined site by Persians
An ancient site that is nearby Mt. Kerkenez in Yozgat province has a great historical feature. It is thought that it is lost city Pteria. This ancient site had deep impacts on historical age of Small Asia. It is thought that it was built by Phrygians due to the inscriptions we found. But as other…
Konak Church; A forgotten church from Armenians in Hakkari
Turkey’s southeast is as rich as the western side of Turkey. As it is the junction region between Mesopotamia and Small Asia, this region has been used as zone of transition. That’s why we can come across unique pieces of some civilizations. Konak church of Hakkari is one of them . There is an inscription…
Peristremma; A natural shelter of early Christians
As we know that Central Anatolia was the home of early Christians. As the whole territory was made of volcanic ash, the soil is very easy. It is easy to shape the underground. Peristremma was built in that territory. It was a hidden city that was built in a natural canyon. Today we name the…