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170-year-old British hospital relic found hidden in wall in Türkiye Image

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170-year-old British hospital relic found hidden in wall in Türkiye

History

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Historic British-built Crimean War hospital fountain stone rediscovered in a wall in Canakkale's Guzelyali village

Lionhearted Admiral: Gazi Hasan Pasha of Algiers

Culture

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One of the most valiant figures in Ottoman series, Gazi Hasan Pasha of Algiers was a character who achieved success in the tasks he undertook.

Lionhearted Admiral: Gazi Hasan Pasha of Algiers Image

Secrets of Gumusler Monastery unveiled in Türkiye's heartland

Culture

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A hidden gem of Cappadocia, Gumusler Monastery stuns with its ancient rock-hewn architecture and mysterious smiling Virgin Mary fresco.

Secrets of Gumusler Monastery unveiled in Türkiye's heartland Image

Meet Anatolia's Tziampo: Forgotten bodyguard of Roman emperors

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In April 2017, during foundation work on a construction site belonging to ISU General Directorate (Izmit Water and Sewerage Administration) in the district of Izmit, Kocaeli Province, a significant archaeological discovery came to light.

Meet Anatolia's Tziampo: Forgotten bodyguard of Roman emperors Image

Hidden treasure of Karaman: Cesmeli Church in stunning photos Image

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Hidden treasure of Karaman: Cesmeli Church in stunning photos

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Türkiye's UNESCO Site Becin Fortress opens to visitors after restoration Image

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Türkiye's UNESCO Site Becin Fortress opens to visitors after restoration

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Gobeklitepe top focus among Turkish tourism brands, minister says Image

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Gobeklitepe top focus among Turkish tourism brands, minister says

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How Ottoman Empire protected Easter celebrations in Jerusalem? Image

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How Ottoman Empire protected Easter celebrations in Jerusalem?

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Gobeklitepe exhibition in Rome closes after drawing 6 million visitors Image

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Gobeklitepe exhibition in Rome closes after drawing 6 million visitors

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Did Hittites exploit their people to build an empire? Image

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Did Hittites exploit their people to build an empire?

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Türkiye's ancient Patara Lighthouse destroyed by tsunami rebuilt after 500 years Image

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Türkiye's ancient Patara Lighthouse destroyed by tsunami rebuilt after 500 years

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Hidden auditorium found in Agrigento offers new clues on ancient education Image

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Hidden auditorium found in Agrigento offers new clues on ancient education

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DNA breakthrough reveals earliest Anatolian gene in Türkiye's Girmeler Hoyuk Image

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DNA breakthrough reveals earliest Anatolian gene in Türkiye's Girmeler Hoyuk

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Ancient road to Carpanak Island resurfaces amid Türkiye's Lake Van drought Image

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Ancient road to Carpanak Island resurfaces amid Türkiye's Lake Van drought

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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius’ statue returns to Türkiye after 65 years Image

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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius’ statue returns to Türkiye after 65 years

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Online theories claim Turkish white pyramids in China—historians disagree Image

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Online theories claim Turkish white pyramids in China—historians disagree

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Israel tears down Lebanon's Saint George statue during Palm Sunday celebrations Image

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Israel tears down Lebanon's Saint George statue during Palm Sunday celebrations

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Türkiye begins critical earthquake-safety restoration of Hagia Sophia Image

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Türkiye begins critical earthquake-safety restoration of Hagia Sophia

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Türkiye's ancient theater of Tlos to host performances after 2,000 years Image

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Türkiye's ancient theater of Tlos to host performances after 2,000 years

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Türkiye’s hidden gem Kibyra reopens 2,000-year-old Medusa mosaic Image

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Türkiye’s hidden gem Kibyra reopens 2,000-year-old Medusa mosaic

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2,000-year-old Patara Lighthouse reborn on Türkiye's coast Image

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2,000-year-old Patara Lighthouse reborn on Türkiye's coast

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Elite woman from time of Trojan War brought to life through digital technology Image

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Elite woman from time of Trojan War brought to life through digital technology

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US destroys Ottoman fortress in Yemen, sparking outrage over cultural heritage loss Image

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US destroys Ottoman fortress in Yemen, sparking outrage over cultural heritage loss

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Ordinary objects in Tutankhamun’s tomb reveal hidden role in ancient Egyptian rituals Image

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Ordinary objects in Tutankhamun’s tomb reveal hidden role in ancient Egyptian rituals

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Mysterious volcanic glass found in western Canada reveals ancient trade secrets Image

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Mysterious volcanic glass found in western Canada reveals ancient trade secrets

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Controversial road restoration sparks debate at Türkiye's ancient city Perge Image

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Controversial road restoration sparks debate at Türkiye's ancient city Perge

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Ancient animal figurines reveal spiritual secrets of Karaz culture in Türkiye's Erzurum Image

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Ancient animal figurines reveal spiritual secrets of Karaz culture in Türkiye's Erzurum

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Forgotten mosque in Türkiye's Kemah Castle rebuilt after eight centuries Image

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Forgotten mosque in Türkiye's Kemah Castle rebuilt after eight centuries

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Palmyra’s collapse: How war and propaganda destroyed a civilization Image

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Palmyra’s collapse: How war and propaganda destroyed a civilization

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Distorted realities and visual manipulation: How foreign films represent Türkiye Image

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Distorted realities and visual manipulation: How foreign films represent Türkiye

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Lower-class workers buried in ancient Egyptian pyramids, new study reveals Image

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Lower-class workers buried in ancient Egyptian pyramids, new study reveals

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Anatolian hieroglyphs reveal forgotten writing system of ancient Türkiye Image

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Anatolian hieroglyphs reveal forgotten writing system of ancient Türkiye

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Centuries-old church in Sivas left in ruins after treasure hunters’ looting Image

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Centuries-old church in Sivas left in ruins after treasure hunters’ looting

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Tourists discover Ottoman-era tombstone in ancient aqueduct Image

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Tourists discover Ottoman-era tombstone in ancient aqueduct

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Uncovering secrets of ancient Chalcedon beneath modern Kadikoy Image

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Uncovering secrets of ancient Chalcedon beneath modern Kadikoy

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Lost tomb of St. Nicholas? Carbon testing in Türkiye may confirm Santa’s burial site Image

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Lost tomb of St. Nicholas? Carbon testing in Türkiye may confirm Santa’s burial site

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130,000-year-old baby mammoth found in Siberia unveils prehistoric secrets Image

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130,000-year-old baby mammoth found in Siberia unveils prehistoric secrets

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Bloodiest uprising in Istanbul: Nika riot of the 6th century Image

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Bloodiest uprising in Istanbul: Nika riot of the 6th century

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900-year-old minbar in Kayseri stands strong in its original glory Image

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900-year-old minbar in Kayseri stands strong in its original glory

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Canakkale Naval Museum: A journey through maritime history Image

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Canakkale Naval Museum: A journey through maritime history

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Eid or Bayram? Naming, identity and meaning of tradition Image

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Eid or Bayram? Naming, identity and meaning of tradition

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Could there be an untouched ancient tomb on Türkiye's Mount Nemrut? Image

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Could there be an untouched ancient tomb on Türkiye's Mount Nemrut?

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Ancient marvel Gobeklitepe welcomes 30,000 visitors during Eid al-Fitr Image

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Ancient marvel Gobeklitepe welcomes 30,000 visitors during Eid al-Fitr

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Lost civilization of Green Sahara: DNA study sheds new light Image

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Lost civilization of Green Sahara: DNA study sheds new light

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Hagia Sophias across Türkiye and their fascinating histories Image

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Hagia Sophias across Türkiye and their fascinating histories

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Türkiye's timeless treasures restored with 'Heritage for the Future' project Image

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Türkiye's timeless treasures restored with 'Heritage for the Future' project

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Walking on history: Ancient mosaics beneath Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square Image

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Walking on history: Ancient mosaics beneath Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square

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Ancient tomb remains found at Gulbahar Hatun Mosque during restoration in Türkiye's Tokat Image

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Ancient tomb remains found at Gulbahar Hatun Mosque during restoration in Türkiye's Tokat

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Human sacrifices found in Bronze Age tomb in Türkiye: A clue to ancient rituals Image

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Human sacrifices found in Bronze Age tomb in Türkiye: A clue to ancient rituals

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Türkiye’s Euromos Zeus Temple to regain its former glory with restored columns Image

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Türkiye’s Euromos Zeus Temple to regain its former glory with restored columns

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'Protocol': All you need to know about Ottoman Eid ceremonies Image

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'Protocol': All you need to know about Ottoman Eid ceremonies

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Why Mardin should be on every history lover’s travel list Image

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Why Mardin should be on every history lover’s travel list

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Cabbages vs. Okras: Eternal rival teams in the Ottoman Palace Image

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Cabbages vs. Okras: Eternal rival teams in the Ottoman Palace

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Tsar Peter against Ottomans: Nearly lost his life while building Greater Russia Image

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Tsar Peter against Ottomans: Nearly lost his life while building Greater Russia

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