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Excavations in Assos reveal new finds

Archaeological excavations that have been carried out in the ancient city of Assos in the Ayvacık district of the southern province of Çanakkale bring new finds. Works in the Roman-era Nymphaeum (Monumental Fountain) in the east of the Agora, a third century B.C. weight unit, which was made of lead, has been unearthed.

Artist paints ‘Turkish Saga’ in cities he visits with caravan

A Turkish artist has been traveling the country with a caravan he bought in October 2020 and has been painting extinct cities, historical artifacts, and people inspiring him on his canvas within the scope of a project he named "Turkish Saga."

Accompanied by his Italian fiancee, Chiara, Ardıç Aguş has made 40 paintings in seven months.

Historical insanity: Aristotle the “Turk”!

UNESCO declared 2016 as the anniversary year of ancient Greek philosopher scientist, considered by many to be the father of reasoning and logic. Many symposia and events were held in honour of the great man and his legacy to human thought. But unperturbed by volumes of historical evidence pointing to Aristotle’s identity, Turkey says he was one of their forefathers!

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