Kadıkalesi (Anaia)

Submitted by Iza on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 17:41

Kadıkalesi is one of the biggest archaeological surprises in the vicinity of Kuşadası. It is a Byzantine castle, standing at the site identified with the Greek colony known as Anaia. Moreover, the hill bears the traces of human activity dating back to prehistoric times.

Heracleia by Latmus

Submitted by Iza on Mon, 10/03/2016 - 11:11

The extensive ruins of Heracleia by Latmus are situated picturesquely on the shores of Lake Bafa, which is the remainder of the former Latmian Gulf. In ancient times, around this bay, many port cities were established, including Miletus, Priene, and Myus. Just as in their case, also the history of Heracleia is closely associated with the activity of the Meander River. This river for centuries gradually silted up the bay, depriving nearby cities of the access to the Aegean Sea.

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.