Geneva celebrates Turkic culture at UN-sponsored week
23 Nisan 2024 - 12:34
Turkic Week held in Geneva
International figures and cultural leaders gather at the U.N. Geneva Office for Turkic Week from April 22 to 25, engaging with the diverse histories and cultural contributions of Turkic peoples
Istanbul's Maiden Tower temporarily closed for inspection
23 Nisan 2024 - 11:25
Maiden's Tower closed for a week
Maiden's Tower in Istanbul will shut down temporarily from April 24 to April 30 for necessary inspections that aim to preserve its structure and safety for visitors
Turkish travertine with striking golden hue seeks geographical recognition
23 Nisan 2024 - 09:42
Heritage stone seeks official status
The Karabuk Chamber of Commerce and Industry initiates efforts to grant Eskipazar yellow travertine a geographical indication to protect this historically significant stone used in major Turkish landmarks
Burial site of 6th-century warlord who founded Wessex potentially uncovered
22 Nisan 2024 - 11:01
King Cerdic's burial site found
Archaeologists in Hampshire may have unearthed the burial site of Cerdic of Wessex, potentially solving a millennium-old mystery about the founder of a kingdom that predates England itself
4,200-year-old 'zombie' grave discovered in Germany
22 Nisan 2024 - 10:27
Germany's 4,200-year-old revenant grave
A recent archaeological dig in Germany uncovers a Bronze Age burial site, complete with measures intended to prevent the deceased from returning as a revenant
Rome celebrates 2,777th anniversary of its foundation
22 Nisan 2024 - 10:14
Rome is 2,777 years old
Rome, the capital of Italy, marks its 2,777th birthday with traditional festivities
Far Eastern tourists take top spot in Safranbolu's tourist boom
22 Nisan 2024 - 09:57
Safranbolu enchants over 9,000 visitors
Karabuk's Safranbolu district, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, hosted the most visitors from Far Eastern countries in the first quarter of the year
Alicin Geosite in Ankara set to open for tourism
22 Nisan 2024 - 09:36
Alicin Geosite remains a mystery
The Alicin Geosite, located in a canyon in the Kizilcahamam district of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, has been compared to the Sumela Monastery in Trabzon
Anatolia Flarmoni reimagines 'mehter' with hollywood flair
22 Nisan 2024 - 09:20
'Mehter' gets epic symphonic maekover
The Anatolia Flarmoni Symphony Orchestra has revived the Mehter military band in a symphonic and Hollywood-like style, incorporating musicians from Hollywood movies and recording new compositions
Turkish documentary Wwns award Golden Raven International Film Festival in Russia
21 Nisan 2024 - 23:45
Turkish documentary wins award in Russia
Golden Raven International Film Festival held in the Chukotka Autonomous Region of Russia, the Turkish documentary "Everything's Alright" won an award
'Doctor Who's' Welsh beach setting now focus of probe after discovery of human bones
21 Nisan 2024 - 16:05
Ancient human remains found on Welsh Coast
Recent archaeological finds at a popular Welsh tourist spot known for TV show settings like Doctor Who have revealed ancient human remains, leading to an in-depth police investigation
Researchers explore moon, sun's influences on Stonehenge’s construction
21 Nisan 2024 - 13:23
Celestial bodies influence Stonehenge's design
Researchers investigate Stonehenge's alignments with the moon and sun to uncover how these celestial bodies influenced its construction and purpose
Guatemala dig reveals burnt royal remains, offers insights into Maya political revamp
21 Nisan 2024 - 10:43
New finds redefine Maya history
A recent archaeological dig in Guatemala brings to light the fiery ceremonial practices that marked the dawn of new leadership in Maya society
Greek violinist Haliassas sees Türkiye as 'second home'
20 Nisan 2024 - 10:03
Greek violonist admires Türkiye
Nikos Haliassas, renowned Greek conductor and violinist, sees Türkiye as his 'second home'. He expresses admiration for Türkiye's culture and civilization, highlighting similarities with Greece
Environmental activists convicted of trespassing for disrupting 'Les Miserables' performance in London
19 Nisan 2024 - 21:46
5 activists sentenced for interrupting a production
Five Just Stop Oil activists, aged 18-28, are found guilty of aggravated trespassing after interrupting a production of "Les Miserables" in London
Ottoman mosque at Van Castle restored, opens for worship
19 Nisan 2024 - 17:07
Ottoman symbol in Van reopens for worship
The Ottoman symbol Suleyman Han Mosque, located at the summit of Van Castle, reopens for worship after restoration works
Archaeologists uncover traces of Villa of Augustus in Italy
19 Nisan 2024 - 13:01
Traces of Villa of Augustus uncovered in Italy
In Somma Vesuviana, traces of the structure interpreted as the Villa of Augustus were found during excavations carried out by archaeologists from the University of Tokyo
Mardin unveils 5,000-year-old underground city
19 Nisan 2024 - 12:07
5,000-year-old Anatolian city comes to light
Archaeologists are uncovering one of Türkiye's largest underground cities in a project led by Midyat Municipality and supported by the Southeastern Anatolia Project Regional Development Administration
Türkiye, Greece team up for bilingual 'Romeo & Juliet' in Ankara
19 Nisan 2024 - 11:42
'Romeo and Juliet' by Turkish-Greek actors
Turkish and Greek artists join forces to bring a new production of 'Romeo and Juliet' to audiences in two countries
Ancient city of Sebastapolis in Türkiye escapes earthquake damage
19 Nisan 2024 - 10:08
Sebastapolis stands strong after earthquakes
The ancient city of Sebastapolis in Tokat's Sulusaray district was not damaged by the earthquakes
Anatolian skull operated on 5,000 years ago attracts attention
19 Nisan 2024 - 09:39
Skull operated on 5,000 years ago in Anatolia
Surgical scars on a 5,000-year-old skull in Samsun, Türkiye, are attracting the attention of museum visitors