In the excavations of the ancient city of Tripolis in Denizli, a 1500 year old stone cutting workshop, metal saw parts and an inscription containing orders were found.
8 years ago, a basilica was found at a depth of 1.5-2 meters off the lake shore in the Iznik district of Bursa. Underwater archaeological excavations have been initiated and new discoveries are being made in research.
A marble sundial was found during the excavations in the ancient city of Aizanoi, which is described as the “Second Ephesus” in the Çavdarhisar district of Kütahya.
During the excavations at Ayasuluk Hill in the Selçuk district of İzmir, a 12-square-meter floor covering, which is thought to date back to approximately 800 years, was unearthed.
We admire the architectural, administrative, and cultural values of the past as we follow the traces of thousands of years of civilizations. We looked at the most magnificent ancient cities in Turkey, which is one of the world’s most culturally and historically rich countries. We’ve compiled a list of 25 ancient cities in Turkey that you must see. Here are some of Turkey’s most valuable historic cities: