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The Mor Yakup Monastery is a historically and religiously significant structure located within the boundaries of the Nusaybin district in Mardin province in southeastern Türkiye. This monastery, associated with Syriac Christianity, was constructed during the early Christian period and provides comprehensive data on the region’s religious, cultural and social structure. The building is particularly linked to the religious activities of Mor Yakup (Yakup el-Nusaybini) and thus holds meaning within

The Tophisar Castle, located near the village of Tophisar in the Karacabey district of Bursa, is one of the rare examples reflecting the strategic and architectural heritage of the Middle Ages. Situated on a dominant hill approximately 3 km southeast of the village, the castle stands at the center of a multi-layered settlement spanning from the Byzantine period to the early Ottoman era. Along with surrounding structures that served both military and religious functions, the castle was not merely

Beçin Castle and Archaeological Site is located within the boundaries of Beçin Village, approximately 5 kilometers south of the Milas district in Muğla Province. Beçin, accessible via the Milas-Ören road, is situated on a flat plateau about 200 meters above the Milas Plain, dominating the surrounding landscape. Archaeological remains from various periods are found at the foot of the steep northern slope of the castle and around its perimeter.Beçin Castle.(AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-fo

Nagidos Ancient City is an ancient city located about 25 km southwest of Anamur district in Mersin province, Türkiye on the southern coast of Bozyazı. The ancient settlement is positioned opposite a small islet called Nagidussa (today known as Bozyazı Island). The area where the city once stood is currently used as a residential zone and has been largely destroyed from an archaeological perspective.The city became an important settlement center in the 4th century BCE and demonstrated its regiona

Daskyleion Ancient City is located in the Ergili neighborhood of Bandırma district in Balıkesir Province, approximately 2 kilometers east of the village center, on the southeastern shore of Lake Kuş (Bird Lake), in the area known as Hisartepe. It is situated near the famous Kuş Cenneti (Bird Paradise), a region renowned for its natural beauty, and occupies a strategically important geopolitical position.History and FoundationAccording to ancient sources, the city was named after Daskylos, a Lydi

Adramytteion Ancient City is located in the Karataş area of the Ören Tepe region, within the district of Burhaniye, in Balıkesir Province, Türkiye. The city was originally founded by the Pelasgians and, according to Strabo, was later rebuilt by the Lydian prince Adramys. During this period, exiled inhabitants from the island of Delos in Athens were settled in the region.Historical Development and Political StatusIn 546 BCE, following the defeat of the Lydian Kingdom by the Persians, Adramytteion

Nevşehir Castle is located on a dominant hill at an elevation of 1,285 meters in the center of Nevşehir province. The castle attracts attention due to its proximity to the city center and the surrounding rock settlement remains from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The asymmetrical structure extends parallel to the orientation of the hill on which it stands and features two gates: one to the east and one to the west. The western gate has a rounded arch, measuring 2.10 meters in width and 2.45

Seleukeia Sidera Ancient City is a significant Hellenistic and Roman-period settlement located within the boundaries of Bayat Village in the Atabey district of Isparta Province, Türkiye, in the region of Pisidia. The city’s geographical location and archaeological findings shed light on the history of the region.Location and HistorySeleukeia Sidera is situated near Bayat Village in the Atabey district, along military routes in the northern part of Pisidia. It was first mentioned by the ancient a

The Roman Pool is an architectural structure dated to the Roman Imperial period, located approximately 3 kilometers northeast of the ancient city of Tyana, in the village of Bahçeli, within the district of Bor, Niğde Province, Türkiye. This structure is of significant importance as it demonstrates Tyana’s advanced water infrastructure during the Roman period, both through its role in the ancient water supply system and its architectural features. The pool served as the starting point of Tyana’s

Temenni Tepesi is a prominent natural elevation located in the center of Ürgüp district, within Nevşehir Province, Türkiye. The hill rises 80 meters above its surroundings and features rock walls up to approximately 30 meters high on its southern, eastern, and western slopes. Visible from various points across Ürgüp, the hill occupies a strategic position within the town center.Temenni Tepesi (Cappadocia Cultural Route)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Geomorphological Structu