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Dizi distress: Rising costs threaten global dominance of Turkish TV series

Dizi distress: Rising costs threaten global dominance of Turkish TV series

Ancient Mesopotamian epic Gilgamesh returns to Istanbul in opera form

Ancient Mesopotamian epic Gilgamesh returns to Istanbul in opera form

How 67 columns and zero nails built Seljuk mosque

How 67 columns and zero nails built Seljuk mosque

How Valentine’s Day became one of world’s most marketable holidays

How Valentine’s Day became one of world’s most marketable holidays

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16th-century Ottoman leather sofra in Ravenna shows how dining and imperial symbolism were intertwined

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When Achilles meets Anatolia: Inside Fire of Anatolia’s ‘Troy’ spectacle

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Fire of Anatolia’s 'Troy' in Istanbul puts 'Troy is Anatolia' front and center, pairing Iliad highlights with Bronze Age Anatolian design

Archaeological Wonders

Egypt uncovers 10,000-year-old rock art treasure in Sinai Desert

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Egypt uncovers 10,000-year-old rock art treasure in Sinai Desert

Egypt discovers 10,000-year-old rock art site in South Sinai, tracing human activity from prehistoric hunters to early Islamic times

Long lost home of Ottoman founder located

CULTURE

Long lost home of Ottoman founder located

The former site of Osman I’s house in Bilecik was registered as cultural heritage in 2025, based on archives, a painting, and fieldwork

Mystery bronze amulet from Seljuk era emerges at Türkiye's Lystra

CULTURE

Mystery bronze amulet from Seljuk era emerges at Türkiye's Lystra

Archaeologists in central Türkiye uncover a Seljuk-era bronze amulet at ancient Lystra, highlighting medieval Christian life and long-distance cultural ties

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When Achilles meets Anatolia: Inside Fire of Anatolia’s ‘Troy’ spectacle

When Achilles meets Anatolia: Inside Fire of Anatolia’s ‘Troy’ spectacle

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Inside Kyoto: Where sacred silence meets neon streets

Inside Kyoto: Where sacred silence meets neon streets

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Where to eat in Istanbul: The Times unveils city’s ultimate dining map

Where to eat in Istanbul: The Times unveils city’s ultimate dining map

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History

The Empire in gold: How Ottomans made jewelry speak, turning power into style

The Empire in gold: How Ottomans made jewelry speak, turning power into style

Culture

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Sultan who struck like lightning

Sultan who struck like lightning

Culture

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Historic Ottoman neighborhood in Trabzon becomes key stop for tourists

Historic Ottoman neighborhood in Trabzon becomes key stop for tourists

Culture

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After Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes, Türkiye restores landmarks

After Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes, Türkiye restores landmarks

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'Year of the horse' celebrations kick off in Cappadocia for Chinese zodiac 2026

'Year of the horse' celebrations kick off in Cappadocia for Chinese zodiac 2026

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Ancient Mesopotamian epic Gilgamesh returns to Istanbul in opera form

Ancient Mesopotamian epic Gilgamesh returns to Istanbul in opera form

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