Turkey's Unknown History
Teos / Seferihisar
Information about the ancient city of Teos and archaeological research indicate that the first city settlement is very early, due to its geographical location, commercial relations gained importance until the 6th century BC, and its history can be traced...Turkey's Unknown History15.10.2024
Knidos / Datca
In the light of the archaeological data of the first builders of the ancient city of Knidos, the archeological data points to the Hellenistic and Roman settlement of the ancient ruins. Documentary director Tekin Gün, who conducted research on the ancient...Turkey's Unknown History03.10.2024
Smyrna / Izmir
Smyrna was one of the most important cities of Anatolia in ancient times. In the first written sources, the name of the city was Smurna (Σμύρνα) in the Aiol dialect and Smurne (Σμύρνη) in the Ionian dialect, at the earliest BC. It appears in the 7th centu...Turkey's Unknown History10.06.2024
Aspendos / Antalya
Located in Sarıabalı Village of Serik district of Antalya, Aspendos Antique Theater is 45 kilometers from the city center. Transportation to Aspendos Antique Theater is done by private car, by following the Mersin - Antalya road to Serik, by taxi or by Se...Turkey's Unknown History28.05.2024
Patara / Antalya
Patara Ancient City, one of the oldest cities of Antalya, is located in Kalkan Town of Kaş district. You can go to the ancient city of Patara, which is 220 kilometers away from Antalya, which is one of the historical buildings that you must see in Antalya...Turkey's Unknown History12.04.2024
Anamur Mamure Castle
A Historical Beacon in Anamur Mamure Castle stands as a silent witness to the past on Turkey’s southern coast, overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This castle invites its visitors on a journey through time with its rich history...Turkey's Unknown History06.04.2024
Mersin Maiden's Castle
The Maiden's Castle, located in the Erdemli district of Mersin, Turkey, stands as one of the country's most significant historical and touristic sites. Rising above the azure waters of the Mediterranean, this unique structure offers a visual feast and is...Turkey's Unknown History06.04.2024
Zil Castle
Rize's Zil Castle is among the most significant historical structures in the Black Sea Region, located in Zil village, which is part of Çamlıhemşin district in Rize, Turkey. Nestled on the slopes of the famous Kaçkar Mountains, the castle stands out for i...Turkey's Unknown History06.04.2024
Heraklia / Milas
The Ancient City of Herakleia or Latmos Herakleia is one of the city settlements of the Ancient Ionian region, established within the borders of Kapıkırı Village, 39 km from Milas district of Muğla province. The site is originally a Carian settlement dati...Turkey's Unknown History05.03.2024
Sardes / Salihli
An ancient city located near Sart town of Salihli district of Manisa and served as the capital of the Lydian state. It was founded in 1300 BC and destroyed in 1200 AD. It is 9 km from the center of Salihli and 82 km from İzmir, and it is spread on both si...Turkey's Unknown History02.03.2024
Xanthos / Kas
Xanthos Ancient City, which was built within the borders of Kınık District of Antalya's Kaş district, is 210 kilometers away from the city center. Transportation to the ancient city is made by following the Antalya - Denizli road to the Kaş sign, by taxi...Turkey's Unknown History26.08.2023
Klaros / Ahmetbeyli
It is one of the two important oracle centers of the Oracle God Apollon in Anatolia. It is in the Menderes District of İzmir, on the plain of the Ahmetbeyli (Ales) Valley, 13 km from Kolophon (Değirmendere) in the north and 2 km from Notion in the south....Turkey's Unknown History24.06.2023
Assos - Behramkale / Canakkale
It is an ancient city located in Behramkale Village, approximately 17 km south of Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. It was established on the summit and slopes of a volcanic hill at the southern end of the region called Troas in ancient times, opposite the i...Turkey's Unknown History27.07.2022
Pergamon / Bergama
It is a district of Izmir, Turkey. The district is surrounded by Aliağa in the south, Kınık and Manisa provinces in the east, Balıkesir province in the north, Dikili in the west and the Aegean Sea in the southwest. It is the most important district of Ba...Turkey's Unknown History28.04.2022
Hierapolis / Denizli
The ancient city of Hierapolis, located 17 kilometers north of Denizli, is called "Holy City" in the archaeological literature, due to the presence of many temples and other religious structures known in the city. It is discussed in which old geographical...Turkey's Unknown History26.11.2021
Ephesus / Selcuk
It was an ancient Luwian city located three kilometers southwest of the Selçuk district of İzmir province. The city maintained its importance in the Ionian and later Roman periods with the beginning of Greek colonialism in Anatolia. Its foundation dates b...Turkey's Unknown History29.06.2021
Afrodisias / Aydin
The city, which was founded in the 5th century BC, developed during the Roman Empire, became an important art center, especially sculpture, between the 1st century BC and the 5th century AD, and became famous for the temple of Aphrodite and the ceremonies...Turkey's Unknown History15.11.2020
Didima – Apollon / Didim
The first settlement traces of Didim district date back to the Neolithic Period (8000 BC). In the 16th century BC, the existence of Mycenaean, Cretan and later Aka colonies is seen. After the Persians, Romans and Byzantines, after the Battle of Manzikert...Turkey's Unknown History19.02.2020
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