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Aya Thekla Monastery is located within the boundaries of the Silifke district of Mersin Province in Türkiye and is one of the significant centers of Christian history. During the pagan era, the region was associated with the temple of Athena Kannetis; following the adoption of Christianity, it became linked with Saint Thekla. The underground church, constructed in the 4th century, and the church ruins built above it in the second half of the 5th century form the foundational structures of the se

Maşat Höyük is an archaeological mound located within the boundaries of the Zile district of Tokat Province, exhibiting continuous settlement from the Middle Bronze Age to the Iron Age. Based on archaeological findings linked to Hittite written records, Maşat Höyük is one of the key centers illuminating the prehistoric and early historic periods of Anatolia, particularly noted for its archival remains and defensive structures from the Hittite period. Excavations have revealed the extent to which

Bitlis Castle is a historical structure built on a natural rock formation in the city center of Bitlis in Türkiye’s Eastern Anatolia Region. Dominating the center of Bitlis city, the castle is surrounded by the Dideban Creek to the east and the İskender Creek to the west, which functioned as natural moats around its perimeter.HistoryThe exact construction date of Bitlis Castle is unknown, but historical sources indicate that it was built around 312 BCE by Bedlis (Badlis), one of Alexander the Gr

Tabal Kingdom Ancient City, also known briefly as the Tabal Ancient City, is located at the summit of Göllüdağ, an extinct volcano within the boundaries of Çiftlik district in Niğde province. Situated at an elevation of 2,172 meters above sea level, this site is also a volcanic cone featuring a crater lake. Göllüdağ lies southwest of the villages of Gölcük and Kömürcü. Its volcanic structure and natural features, together with the ancient city, enhance the region’s tourism potential.Historical B