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Medusa mosaic reopens to visitors
The Medusa mosaic and the Odeon stoa floor mosaic in the ancient city of Kibyra in the southern province of Burdur are now open to visitors again. The artifacts, which remain closed during the winter months for protection against climatic conditions, will be open to visitors until the end of November.
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Pegasus of Greek Mythology: Majestic winged horse of Mount Olympus
The Story of Pegasus in Hesiod’s Theogony
The real story of Medusa: Protective powers from a snake-haired Gorgon
The earliest known record about the story of Medusa and the Gorgons can be found in Hesiod’s Theogony
Cyber gang blackmails Cypriot university to pay $100K
The notorious Medusa ransomware gang is asking for $100,000 from the Open University of Cyprus following a cyberattack on the institution's digital platforms, with data samples already leaked online to prove they are not kidding.
Medusa head found in ancient city
A medusa head sculpture, dating back to the first or second century, has been discovered during archaeological works in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium in the northwestern province of Düzce.
Medusa is known as a female monstrous creature that has snakes in place of hair. It is believed that those who gazed into her eyes had turned to stone.
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Istanbul’s ‘Sunken Cistern’ makes a splash with its mystical atmosphere
A mysterious subterranean structure, the Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Sunken Cistern in English) astonishes visitors with its enchanting marble columns and sculptures. (Photos: Alamy)
Historian Mary Beard connects Greek myths and Twitter trolls
Ancient theater puppet on display in Turkey's Gaziantep
A unique earthenware puppet baby dating from around 1,500 years B.C. is on exhibition in the Medusa Glass Artifacts Museum in the eastern province of Gaziantep.
The museum authorities stated the earthenware puppet baby was a rare and unique artifact with no other pair in Turkey.
Transgender has ears and nose removed to become a Dragon Lady (pics)
Excavations begin anew in 'pirate city'
Teams digging in an ancient city on Turkey?s Mediterranean coast that was once home to pirates discover a variety of artifacts, including anchors and a bath Once a hub for pirate activity, the ancient city of Antiocheia Ad Cragnum in Antalya?s Gazipa?a district is now undergoing renewed excavations that is shedding new light on the history of the area.
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