Assos
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.
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Ongoing rehabilitation works at Assos ancient port cause uproar
Amid the ongoing landscape and rehabilitation works at the ancient city of Assos in the northwestern province of Çanakkale, a massive hill at the port has been carved, converting the green habitat of the region into dust, which has caused an uproar from nature lovers.
Byzantine-era finds show material culture in Assos
Ongoing excavations in Assos, which was one of the most important port cities in the ancient ages and home to many cultural riches such as an ancient theater, agora, necropolis and ramparts, have unearthed a 1,300-year-old iron machete and an ax used to shape wood.
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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.
Ancient Assos astonishes with nature and culture
The ancient city of Assos, one of the most important port cities of antiquity, located within the boundaries of Behramkale village of Ayvacık district of Çanakkale, astonishes visitors with its natural and cultural heritage. (Photos: Alamy)
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Lion statue of Hellenistic period found
Turkish archaeologists in northwestern Turkey unearthed a 2,200-year-old lion statue of the Hellenistic period in the ancient city of Assos, the head of the excavation team said.
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2,000-year-old athletes' tools unearthed in Turkey's Assos
In the ancient city of Assos in northwestern Turkey, a rare find has turned up special bronze athletes’ tools that date back some 2,000 years. Click through for the story in photos...
Troy Culture Route trails set to celebrate ancient city
A 120-kilometer touristic footpath has been set between the Troy Museum in Turkey's northwestern province of Çanakkale and the ancient port city of Assos in the south.
Traces of ancient earthquake in Assos
Ruins with the traces of a massive earthquake that occurred 1,300 years ago have been unearthed in the ancient city of Assos in the northwestern province of Çanakkale's Ayvacık district.
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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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