Adıyaman Museum Directorate

Historic caves, artifacts along Euphrates River to be preserved

The area along the banks of the Euphrates River, boasting multi-story caves harboring civilizations for millennia, is set to be officially registered for preservation.

These ancient caves, nestled in rocks on both sides of the river, feature intriguing walkways, pits and tombs adorned with historical artifacts.

70 million-year-old gastropod fossil found in Turkey

A nearly 70-million-year-old fossil belonging to a gastropod was recently found in Turkey's southeastern Adıyaman province.

A shepherd came across a relief-style figure on the rock in the Şahkolu village of Sıncık district, following which an examination was made by the Adıyaman Museum Directorate.

1,600-year-old mosaic found in Turkey's Adıyaman

A mosaic structure dating back to the 4th century has been found in the Gölbaşı district of the eastern Turkish province of Adıyaman. 

Two brothers who work locally as farmers discovered the mosaic structure, which features Ancient Roman characteristics, while they were working in their field in Gölbaşı.