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Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 15h

Much more about the history of the Hittites and their capital city, Hattusa, can be found in my guidebook, "The Secrets of Hattusa": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950131

The Secrets of Hattusa

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 15h

Rising over a natural spring, this monumental pool and relief wall complex has continued to provide water through the centuries, making it one of Türkiye’s most enduring ancient hydraulic structures.

3,200-year-old Hittite spring sanctuary keeps flowing despite drought in central Türkiye - Türkiye Today

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 15h

In the Beysehir district of Konya, the 3,200-year-old Eflatun Pinar Hittite spring sanctuary has proven remarkably resilient to modern climate change and drought.

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Eflatun Pinar Hittite spring sanctuary in Konya still flows after 3,200 years, standing as a Hittite masterpiece that has resisted drought and time alike

Kerkenes dig uncovers graves tentatively tied to Proto-Turks in central Türkiye - Türkiye Today

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 16h

Yozgat’s Sorgun district hosts a new round of excavations at Kerkenes, where a team has identified damaged graves that may connect with the kurgan-type mound-burial tradition and could point to Proto-Turk presence in Anatolia during the late Iron Age.

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At Kerkenes in central Türkiye, archaeologists flag graves tied to kurgan-type burials, hinting at Proto-Turk links, with final dating and details still to come

New inscriptions unearthed at Zernaki Tepe

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 17h

Six new inscriptions have been discovered at the remains of an ancient grid-planned city in the eastern province of Van, where excavations have also revealed oval-shaped bastions and drainage channels once used to discharge water from the city walls.

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Six new inscriptions have been discovered at the remains of an ancient grid-planned city in the eastern province of Van, where excavations have also revealed oval-shaped bastions and drainage channels...

The Secrets of Pamukkale and Hierapolis (TAN Travel Guide)

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 1d

Much more about the Pamukkale-Hierapolis UNESCO site can be found in my guidebook "The Secrets of Pamukkale and Hierapolis": www.amazon.com/dp/8395313055

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2,000-Year-Old Tombs in Hierapolis Restored to Their Original Form - Anatolian Archaeology

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 1d

Archaeologists in Türkiye have completed the full restoration of 2,000-year-old tombs in the Northern Necropolis of Hierapolis—one of the largest and best-preserved ancient burial grounds in the Mediterranean world.

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Archaeologists have completed the authentic restoration of 2,000-year-old tombs in the Northern Necropolis of Hierapolis...

1,300-Year-Old Communion Bread Unearthed in Karaman: Inscribed “With Gratitude to Blessed Jesus” - Anatolian Archaeology

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Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 1d

The excavations, conducted under the supervision of the Karaman Museum Directorate and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, uncovered five charred loaves dating to the 7th–8th centuries CE.

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 1d

Archaeologists have unearthed 1,300-year-old Communion bread — decorated barley loaves used in early Christian rituals — in the ancient city of Topraktepe (Eirenepolis), located in Türkiye’s Karaman province.

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Archaeologists in Karaman, Türkiye, uncovered 1,300-year-old Communion bread featuring a Greek inscription “With Gratitude to Blessed Jesus”

Gateway to east, door to west—Istanbul’s historic Haydarpasa and Sirkeci reborn - Türkiye Today

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 1d

Istanbul’s twin railway landmarks, Haydarpasa and Sirkeci, are being reimagined as an integrated culture and arts campus under a joint heritage and urban renewal initiative by Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the State Railways Administration.

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Haydarpasa and Sirkeci will anchor Istanbul’s cultural hub, keeping trains running and opening museums, libraries and spaces tied to Türkiye’s past

Anatolia’s Ancient Taste: 8,600-Year-Old Bread and 4,000-Year-Old Chickpeas Unearthed in Türkiye - Anatolian Archaeology

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

From 4,000-year-old chickpeas in Kütahya to 8,600-year-old bread remnants in Konya, these discoveries show how ancient communities cultivated, prepared, and ritualized food thousands of years ago.

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Archaeological excavations supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism have brought to light the ancient taste of Anatolia, revealing extraordinary traces of the region’s early culinary and agricultural traditions.

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Archaeologists in Türkiye uncover the “ancient taste” of Anatolia — a 4,000-year-old chickpea from Tavşanlı Höyük and an 8,600-year-old...

Unique Architectural Detail Unveiled: The “Fingerprint Dome” of Saint George Church Reopens in Diyarbakır - Anatolian Archaeology

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

The 1,800-year-old Saint George Church in Diyarbakır has reopened after a meticulous restoration, revealing a striking architectural feature: a brick dome resembling a human fingerprint.

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Fingerprint Dome of the 1,800-year-old Saint George Church in Diyarbakır has reopened after restoration. Believed to bear the mark...

Türkiye's Gobeklitepe reveals traces of rectangular dwellings alongside monumental structures - Türkiye Today

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Archaeologists at Türkiye’s world-famous Neolithic site Gobeklitepe have discovered traces of rectangular-planned structures believed to have served as dwellings, expanding the understanding of daily life at the “world’s oldest cult center.”

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Gobeklitepe archaeologists uncover traces of rectangular dwellings beneath its temples, shedding light on the origins of settled life in Türkiye

Türkiye's Kaunos excavation uncovers well-preserved church in monastery zone - Türkiye Today

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Ongoing excavations at Kaunos, carried out within the “Heritage for the Future Project,” have brought to light a well-preserved church inside the walled monastery area.

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At Kaunos in Koycegiz, a well-preserved church has emerged in the monastery zone, once a Roman-era hospital and later used into the Turkish period

Göbeklitepe excavation season concludes with major discoveries

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Excavation and restoration efforts at the world-renowned ancient site of Göbeklitepe have concluded for the 2025 season, according to Necmi Karul, dig team leader.

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Excavation and restoration efforts at the world-renowned ancient site of Göbeklitepe have concluded for the 2025 season, according to Necmi Karul, dig...

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Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

The discovery of a human face depiction on the surface of one of the T-shaped pillars at the Karahantepe excavation site in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa reinforces the theory that these stones symbolize human figures.

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Face carving found on T-pillar backs human figure theory

The discovery of a human face depiction on the surface of one of the T-shaped pillars at the Karahantepe excavation site in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa reinforces the theory that these ston...

The Secrets of Bodrum and Ancient Caria

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

You can learn about many more secrets of Bodrum and the region of ancient Caria from my guidebook, "The Secrets of Bodrum and Ancient Caria": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950093

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Artifacts repatriated from Switzerland showcased in Bodrum Castle

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has unveiled seven artifacts repatriated from Switzerland to Türkiye during a ceremony held at Bodrum Castle.

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Türkiye welcomed the return of seven Late Bronze Age and Roman-era artifacts from Switzerland under a 2022 bilateral agreement. The pieces, including gold jewelry and votive figurines, will now be dis...

The Highlights of Iznik: Treasures of the ancient Nicaea

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Discover Iznik, ancient Nicaea, with my guidebook, "The Highlights of Iznik: Treasures of the ancient Nicaea": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950115

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Remains of Byzantine chapel, Ottoman bath unearthed in İznik

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Excavations at the İznik Tile Kilns in the northwestern province of Bursa unearthed the remains of a Byzantine-era chapel and an Ottoman bath.

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Excavations at the İznik Tile Kilns in the northwestern province of Bursa unearthed the remains of a Byzantine-era chapel and an Ottoman bath.

First Military Gate of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 3d

The gate is situated beneath Tower 1 of the Theodosian Walls, just to the north of that tower. This area is called the Yedikule neighbourhood and several important historical building of different eras can be seen in the vicinity of the gate.

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 3d

The First Military Gate, in Turkish known as İlk Askeri Kapı, is the southernmost gateway of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, located at the junction with the Sea Walls that ran along the Sea of Marmara.

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The First Military Gate, in Turkish known as İlk Askeri Kapı, is the southernmost gateway of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, located at the junction with the Sea Walls that ran along the Sea o...

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Archaeologists Identify the Burial Chamber of Georgian King Ashot the Great at Gevhernik Castle - Anatolian Archaeology

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 3d

Archaeologists working at Gevhernik Castle in Ardanuç, northeastern Türkiye, have identified a vaulted burial chamber beneath the apse of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, believed to be the long-lost tomb of Georgian King Ashot I.

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Archaeologists in Türkiye have identified the vaulted burial chamber of Georgian King Ashot the Great (Ashot I Kuropalates)...