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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 · 20h

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 · 20h

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 · 20h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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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 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 · 1d

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

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Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 1d

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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Artifacts repatriated from Switzerland showcased in Bodrum Castle

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 · 1d

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Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 1d

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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Remains of Byzantine chapel, Ottoman bath unearthed in İznik

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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)...

Echoes of the First City-State in Anatolia: Arslantepe’s 5,500-Year-Old Seal Exhibited for the First Time - Anatolian Archaeology

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

For the first time, two remarkable finds from Arslantepe are on display: a 5,500-year-old cylinder seal believed to have belonged to the ruling elite, and a 3,000-year-old ivory plaque decorated with flame and leaf motifs — possibly a decorative element from ancient furniture.

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

As part of the Culture Route Festival organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the “102 Artifacts for the 102nd Anniversary of the Republic” exhibition opened at the Arslantepe Visitor Center in Malatya.

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In Anatolia, a 5,500-year-old seal and a 3,000-year-old ivory plaque from the UNESCO-listed Arslantepe Mound are displayed...

Topkapi Palace to unveil historic clock collection to visitors for the first time - Türkiye Today

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Topkapi Palace’s famed timepieces—long counted among the world’s notable clock collections—will go on view for the first time in a new clock museum created inside the palace’s Has Ahirlar (Royal Stables) with the theme “Time and Art at Topkapi Palace.”

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Topkapi Palace converts its Royal Stables into a clock museum, preparing to show more than 300 pieces from a 380-strong collection for the first time

Nighttime museum visits bring new life to ancient city of Olympos

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 2d

Visitor activity in Olympos, one of the most important cities of the Lycian civilization located in the Mediterranean province of Antalya's Kumluca district, increased with the nighttime museum initiative launched by the Culture and Tourism Ministry.

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Visitor activity in Olympos, one of the most important cities of the Lycian civilization located in the Mediterranean province of Antalya's Kumluca district, increased with the nighttime museum initia...

Unbroken Life Through the Ages: 8,000 Years of Continuous Settlement Unearthed at Gökhöyük in Konya - Anatolian Archaeology

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 3d

Mosaic of the enrollment for taxation before Governor Quirinius from the Chora Church of Constantinople, now the Kariye Mosque, Istanbul

Iza Miszczak @izamiszczak.bsky.social · 3d

Archaeologists in Türkiye’s central province of Konya have uncovered evidence of an extraordinary 8,000-year span of continuous human habitation at Gökhöyük (also known as Kanal Höyük), located in the Seydişehir district.

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Archaeologists in Konya’s Seydişehir district uncovered continuous settlement layers at Gökhöyük (Kanal Höyük), dating from...