1500 year old ruins of St. Polieuktos Church are being excavated
Dilek Yazıcı
The remains of St. Polieuktos Church, one of the most important structures of Eastern Rome, are being unearthed by the Istanbul Archaeological Museums Directorate.
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Kahramanmaraş earthquake, which caused many casualties and damage to historical monuments in Türkiye
Ahmet Mengüç
In the earthquake that occurred in the center of Kahramanmaraş historical artifacts were damaged as well as casualties.
Ancient Inca city; Machu Picchu, Peru
Elif Duluk
Machu Picchu is an Inca settlement built on top of a mountain stretching out from the clouds to the sky. The site, above the Urubamba river, has been variously described as a fortress, imperial sanctuary, and ceremonial site.
Ancient city “Hierapolis”
The ancient city of Hierapolis was constructed in the 2nd century BC by Eumenes II, one of Pergamon’s monarchs, according to its name. It is thought to have been named after Hiera, Queen of the Amazons and wife of Pergamon’s hero Telephos.
