September 2016 in Turkish archaeology

Submitted by Iza on Sat, 10/01/2016 - 10:29

Turkish Archaeological News collects the most important, interesting and inspiring news from Turkish excavation sites. Here's the review for September 2016. Have we missed anything? Let us know by using Contact tab!

Ephesus

Submitted by Iza on Fri, 09/23/2016 - 12:01

Situated in the Aegean region of Turkey, Ephesus is probably the best preserved ancient city in the Mediterranean. In ancient times, Ephesus was a bustling trading city and a center of worship of Cybele - the goddess of fertility. Archaeological excavations and maintenance works provide new information about the ancient city every year. Therefore, this is a place worth coming back again and again.

Terrace Houses in Ephesus

Submitted by Iza on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 19:27

The Terrace Houses complex in Ephesus consists of luxurious residential villas, located on the northern slope of Bülbüldağı Hill, next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian. So far, two housing complexes - Eastern and Western - have been excavated. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan where the roads transect each other at right angles. The excavation work of the Terrace Houses started in 1960. The restoration of the houses is an ongoing process and every year there is something new to admire there.

Ginolu Castle

Submitted by Iza on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 18:32

Visiting museums and archaeological sites in Turkey - how to check opening times and ticket prices?

Submitted by Iza on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 10:14

Travelers interested in visiting archaeological sites and museums in Turkey frequently face a very basic question: is this particular site currently available for visitors? And if so, how much does the ticket cost? Naturally, it is possible to check this out in guidebooks or on various websites, Turkish Archaeological News portal included. However, the opening hours and ticket prices are changed regularly, and some venues are temporarily closed because of renovation, restoration, or other reasons.