Mersin Province

Italian archaeologist spends half century in excavations in Turkey

An Italian archaeologist, who has spent half a century at excavation sites in Turkey, has been working as a site director at Yumuktepe Tumulus in the southern province of Mersin for 28 years.

"I travelled all around Turkey for work. From now on, I want to tour it as a tourist," Isabella Caneva, a 76-year-old professor in love with the country, told state-run Anadolu Agency.

Uzuncaburç finds shed light on history

The ancient city of Uzuncaburç in the southern province of Mersin, which is home to Hellenistic-era structures, offers finds that will shed light on history.

Excavation and restoration projects of important structures in the ancient city were included in the 2021 investment program of the Culture and Tourism Ministry and work continues as part of this program.

159 historical artifacts recovered in southern Turkey

At least 159 historical artifacts were recovered and a suspected smuggler arrested in southern Turkey on Aug. 21. 

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The artifacts, believed to date back to the Roman era, were found in an operation in the Tarsus district of Mersin province, according to security officials.

A vehicle used by the suspect was also seized.

Archaeologists reach inner walls in site of ancient Greek poet’s tomb in Turkey’s south

Excavation teams have reached the inner walls of a memorial tomb of the ancient Greek didactic poet Aratus in the Mediterranean province of Mersin's Mezitli district.

The archaeologists, led by academic Remzi Yağcı from Dokuz Eylül University, have been carrying out excavations to unearth the memorial tomb of the Hellenic-era astronomer and poet in what was then called Soli.

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