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Al-Khazneh

Al-Khazneh

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March 6, 2026

Al-Khazneh (Arabic: Al-Khazneh) is the most famous monumental structure in the ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan, also known as "The Treasury." Carved directly into the rock by the Nabataeans, it is located at the end of the Siq, the main entrance to the city, and is widely regarded as Petra’s most iconic symbol. History and Function Although the exact date of construction remains uncertain, architectural style and archaeological evidence point to a period between the 1st century BCE and

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Abdulsamet Suçeken

Abdulsamet Suçeken

Imbriogion (Demircili) Ancient City and Monumental Tombs

Imbriogion (Demircili) Ancient City and Monumental Tombs

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December 1, 2025

Imbriogion is an ancient settlement located in the village of Demircili, within the Silifke district of Mersin Province, near the Mediterranean coast in southern Türkiye. This ancient city is particularly renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved monumental tombs. A monumental tomb is a large burial structure built specifically for an important and respected individual.The remains at Imbriogion reveal that approximately 1,800 years ago, during the Roman Empire period (2nd and 3rd centuries C

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Nida Üstün

Nida Üstün

Gümüşkesen Burial Monument

Gümüşkesen Burial Monument

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December 8, 2025

The Gümüşkesen Tomb Monument, located in the district of Milas in Muğla Province, is a monumental tomb structure dating to the Roman Imperial period. Architecturally, it exhibits similarities with the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and constitutes one of the distinctive examples of ancient tomb architecture in the region. Gümüşkesen is a structure carefully studied both for its contribution to understanding regional architectural development and for its possible sources of inspiration.Location and G

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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

Zeynep Şule Bingöl

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