Aphrodisias
Turkish archeologists to lead all excavations: Minister
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced that Turkish archaeologists, for the first time, will lead all excavations previously carried out by foreign scientific committees in the scope of the new "Heritage to the Future" project.
Ancient marble bathtub unique in Turkey
An 1,800-year-old marble bathtub, which was about to be sold by smugglers in the western province of Aydın's Karacasu district, has been delivered to the Aphrodisias Museum Directorate.
It was reported that the bathtub, with the lion's head reliefs on it, is unique in Turkey as it is made of marble entirely.
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Ancient Aphrodisias enchants with night-time scenery
The ancient city of Aphrodisias continues to be a frequent destination for tourists during the COVID-19 pandemic. (AA Photo)
Underground ancient city to be unearthed
A surface survey will be carried out in collaboration with Pamukkale University (PAU) and the Sarayköy Municipality to unearth the underground ancient city of Attouda in the western province of Denizli's Sarayköy district.
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Ancient Aphrodisias captivates visitors amid virus
The ancient city of Aphrodisias continues to be a frequent destination for domestic and international tourists during the COVID-19 pandemic. (AA Photo)
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Aphrodisias ruins on virtual environment
Museums and ruins on the UNESCO World Heritage List have been put on a virtual environment as people follow stay-at-home orders during World Museum Week, giving an experience to audiences online to enjoy magnificent images.
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Ancient price list undergoing restoration
Emperor Diocletian's edict setting price limits for most goods and services 1,718 years ago in the ancient city of Aphrodisias in present-day Karacasulu district in the western province of Aydın will soon be restored and open to visitors.
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Avenue of Aphrodisias comes to light
Tetrapylon Street, similar to the modern-day İstiklal Avenue in Istanbul, is being unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, one of the best sculpture centers from the Roman period, located in Karacasu district of the western province of Aydın.
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Aphrodisias awaits record high visitors
One of the best preserved ancient cities in Anatolia, the ancient city of Aphrodisias in western Turkey, expects to host a record number of visitors this year after its inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List last year.
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Ancient Aphrodisias monitored with drones
The ancient city of Aphrodisias and the Aphrodisias museum in the western province of Aydın's Karacasu district are being monitored with drones.
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