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Goddess figure in Pergamon reveals high culture
A 4,500-year-old marble goddess figure has been discovered during the surface surveys conducted in the Bakırçay Plain, located within the borders of the ancient city of Pergamon in the Bergama district of İzmir.
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Visitor numbers to museums, ruins hit 55 mln in 2023
Türkiye witnessed a 6.2 percent rise in the number of visitors to its museum and ruins in 2023, totaling around 55.7 million, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) have shown.
The central province of Nevşehir, known for Cappadocia's hot balloon rides and fairy chimneys, emerged as the city with the highest number of visitors, with some 4.7 people in 2023.
Israel: The country’s largest union declared a strike over the 6 dead hostages – Pressure mounts for an agreement
Tel Aviv’s municipal services will participate in tomorrow’s strike in solidarity with the Israeli hostages and their families, according to a post today on the city’s Facebook page.
The strike will take place alongside many other municipalities in Israel following the discovery of the bodies of six Israeli hostages.
Floor coverings found in church at Ayasuluk Hill
Archaeological excavations at Ayasuluk Hill, the first settlement of Ephesus in the Selçuk district of İzmir, have unearthed two different floor coverings from earlier periods on the southern cross arm of the St. Jean Church.
A large number of graves have also been discovered during the excavations around the church.
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Hellenistic-era library offers new insights into Stratonikeia
A library from the Hellenistic period has emerged as one of the latest treasures unearthed during the ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, nestled in the western province of Muğla's Yatağan district.
Excavations unearth third major gate of ancient Ephesus city
Archaeologists have unearthed the Koressos gate, one of the three main entrances to the ancient city of Ephesus, once a bustling trade and tourism site.
The find marks a major milestone in the excavation efforts within the ancient site, which lies within the borders of the western city of İzmir.
Ephesus Experience Museum wins award in Las Vegas
The Culture and Tourism Ministry has announced that the Ephesus Experience Museum, located in the ancient city of Ephesus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site has won the Mondo-Dr Awards.
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Night Museum project in Ephesus launched
The Night Museum project, which aims to bring together Türkiye's unique historical places and rich cultural heritage with visitors in a completely different atmosphere after sunset, has commenced in the ancient city of Ephesus in İzmir's Selçuk district, which welcomes thousands of people every year in the summer season.
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$32.2 mln allocated to revive ancient city of Pergamon
A budget of 1 billion Turkish Liras ($32.2 million) has been allocated to bring the cultural heritage of the ancient city of Pergamon into both the national and international arena, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced.
Ankara condemns Israel’s new settlement plan in West Bank
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned Israeli authorities for their decision to speed up illegal settlement activities and plan new constructions in West Bank.