Praetorian prefecture of the East

Treasure hunters have exploded the entrance of a 2,500-year-old rock-cut tomb, one of the six ancient sepulchres in the Elmalı district of the southern province of Antalya.
"These are cultural heritages, we must protect them to leave to the next generations," Durmuş Altan, an archaeologist, told Demirören News Agency on Oct. 6.

Patara, a 2,000-year-old ancient city in the southern province of Antalya's Kaş district, which has traces of human life dating back to 6,000 years and was once the capital of the Lycian Union, has been drawing the attention of tourists. (Photos: Alamy)

The ancient city of Myra served as the central city of the Lycian Union. Many structures were built and renovated in the city with the help of wealthy Lycians. (Photos: Alamy)

The ancient city of Patara, which was confirmed to exist in the eighth century, is one of the oldest settlements of the Lycian Union and also its capital city. (Photos: Alamy)

When tourism and Turkey are mentioned together, one might think about the country's countless blue-flagged beaches and ancient sites, but it is also home to one of the world's longest footpaths- the Lycian Way.

An opening ceremony of 12 sculptures that were unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Perge in the southern province of Antalya was held on Nov. 25 at the Antalya Archaeology Museum. 

The sculptures were found at the western gate and the Severuslan Square of the ancient city. 

An opening ceremony of 12 sculptures that were unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Perge in the southern province of Antalya was held on Nov. 25 at the Antalya Archaeology Museum. 

The sculptures were found at the western gate and the Severuslan Square of the ancient city. 

A big church in the ancient city of Pisidia, located in the southern province of Isparta's Yalvaç district, has been finally unearthed after three years of work. 
The church, built in the sixth century, is believed to have been destroyed during a big fire in the 11th or 12th century. 

With a past that stretches back to antiquity, Çanakkale's Ye?ilyurt village is drawing more and more interest from tourists eager to sample its natural beauty and view its old stone housesWith its unspoiled nature and old stone houses, the Ye?ilyurt village on the skirts of the Kaz Mountains has become a favorite getaway for those seeking to escape the stress of city life. 

A Roman-era house that has been unearthed in the ancient city of Pisidia in the southern province of Isparta’s Yalvaç district used the floor heating system, archaeologists have said, adding that the house also had water and sewage systems.