Month: January 2025
Archaeologists Discover Thousands of Bronze Statue Fragments in the Ancient City of Metropolis
Excavations at the Metropolis Ancient City in Torbalı, Izmir, have uncovered thousands of bronze sculpture fragments in what is believed to be an ancient “junkyard.” This striking discovery offers new insights into the artistic and cultural structure of the ancient world. Conducted under the “Future Heritage Project” of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the
Polonezköy: The 200-Year-Old Polish Village on the Brink of Disappearance
Polonezköy, founded 200 years ago by Polish immigrants who came to Istanbul, is in danger of losing its cultural richness due to the decrease in its population of Polish origin. Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski, a Polish nobleman, founded Polonezköy near Istanbul in the 19th century. Today, this village faces a serious challenge: a declining population
Archaeologists Discover Massive Thermal Baths in Pompeii
The ancient city of Pompeii, lying in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, once again opens the doors to the past. Recent excavations have uncovered an enormous thermal bath complex, thought to have belonged to an elite resident of the city. This discovery proves once again that Pompeii is not only a city buried under volcanic
Silent Witnesses of History Under the Silver Lights of the Milky Way: Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya
In the skies of Eskişehir, the eternal dance of stars meets the silent witnesses of history. The majestic sweep of the Milky Way embraces the millennia-old Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya monuments in the mystical Phrygian Valley, bathed in a silvery glow. This magical moment is immortalized by talented Eskişehir-based astrophotographer Murat Oktay. A Cosmic Convergence: Time