TurkeyPolice nab 10 suspects over illegal excavationsPolice have detained 10 suspects who were carrying out illegal excavations to smuggle ancient artifacts in Turkey's midwestern Bilecik and southern Mersin provinces, reports... More
HistoryAncient statues stolen from Lebanon returnedLebanon's state news agency says the country has received a trio of ancient artifacts looted from the country during its civil war and recovered recently by New York authorities.
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History841-year-old war mystery solvedImportant progress has been made in determining the exact location of the Battle of Myriokephalon, also known as the Battle of Myriocephalum, fought between the Byzantine... More
History442-year-old house to become boutique hotelA historical building completed in 1576 in central Turkey's Sivas province is set to become a boutique hotel after its restoration is completed.
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HistoryAncient tomb discovered during irrigation works
Workers carrying out excavations for the State Hydraulic Works as part of a closed circuit irrigation system in southern Turkey have discovered an ancient tomb believed to...
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HistoryTito's legendary rusting yacht set for overhaul
Once a stage for geopolitical deal making and host to the 20th century's most glamorous stars, the now dilapidated yacht of late Yugoslavian leader Josip Broz Tito is set...
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IstanbulIstanbul’s cultural heritage digitalized
"Don't forget Istanbul," a project which aims to promote and protect Istanbul's history, historical figures, places and works has been completed by Istanbul Şehir University.
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