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The Kadıoğlu Mosaics are located within the boundaries of Kadıoğlu Village, in the Çaycuma district of Zonguldak province. The site is situated approximately 45 km southeast of the city center of Zonguldak. The mosaics were uncovered during rescue excavations carried out by the Zonguldak Ereğli Museum Directorate between 2008 and 2010. The excavations took place on privately owned land, during which the presence of a Roman-era villa rustica architectural complex was identified. Architectural and

Haleplibahçe Mosaic MuseumHave you ever imagined touching a painting thousands of years old? The Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum in Şanlıurfa is exactly such a place! It is like a magical book filled with legends woven together by tiny colorful stones. As you walk across the massive images laid out on the floor, you can feel as if you are a time traveler.One of the most remarkable aspects of this museum is that the mosaics have not been moved from another location. They are displayed exactly where th

Imagine a city that has endured for thousands of years, perched on a hill overlooking the sea, at the foot of Mount Kaz. This is precisely the ancient city of Antandros! Located in Altınoluk, a district of Edremit in Balıkesir, this ancient settlement was strategically positioned to control both sea and land routes, making it vital for trade and defense alike.Founding and Legends of AntandrosAccording to ancient authors, the origins of Antandros reach back to the earliest times. Some sources c

Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, located in Şanlıurfa Province of Türkiye, is situated within the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum complex. The museum was constructed at the foot of Urfa Castle, in the historic Haleplibahçe area. It displays Roman-era mosaics and architectural remains preserved in situ. The museum was designed as one of the notable examples of permanent in-situ exhibition methodology.Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum (CulturePortal)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">History an

The Ancient City of Sobesos is located in the South-Eastern part of Şahinefendi Village, within the district of Ürgüp in Nevşehir Province, in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region, near the sources of the Damsa Creek, at a site known locally as “Örencik.” The settlement was uncovered through excavation campaigns conducted by the Nevşehir Archaeology Museum between 2002 and 2005, and again between 2010 and 2011. The findings reveal that Sobesos possessed significant architectural and cultural featur

The Ancient City of Hadrianopolis is located 3 kilometers west of the Eskipazar district, at a site known as Viranşehir. The ancient city extends over a wide area encompassing the villages of Budaklar, Büyükyaylalar, Çaylı, and Beytarla. The ruins of the city are particularly concentrated around the Hacı Ahmetler neighborhood of Budaklar Village. This settlement, known in the Roman period as "Hadrianopolis in Paphlagonia," was established during the Late Hellenistic period and served as an impor

Hatay Archaeology Museum is an important cultural institution located in Hatay Türkiye, shedding light on the region’s thousands of years of history. The museum houses artifacts from various periods ranging from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages and is particularly renowned for its mosaic collection.Hatay Archaeology Museum. (Republic of Türkiye Hatay Governorship)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Foundation and HistoryArchaeological excavations in Hatay began in 1932 and wer

Narlıkuyu Mosaic Museum is located in the village of Narlıkuyu, within the Silifke district of Türkiye’s Mersin province. The museum was constructed to preserve the mosaic floor of a Roman-era bathhouse uncovered during archaeological excavations carried out between 1975 and 1976. Situated approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Silifke, the structure contains both historically significant architectural remains and depictions from Greek mythology. The mosaic is protected within the museum

Yelbiz Castle is located on a hill approximately a 1.5-hour walk northwest from the front of Derebaşı Primary School, near Tekedüz Village in the Bozyazı district of Mersin Province. The castle, situated about 10 kilometers northeast of Bozyazı, occupies a strategic position due to its natural geographical setting. Yelbiz Castle (Türkiye Culture Portal) Structural FeaturesWithin the castle area, the remains of a structure with a large courtyard and two wide halls survive, with a significant port

The Oceanos and Tethys Mosaic was unearthed in 1999 during rescue excavations conducted by the Gaziantep Museum approximately 15 meters above the Euphrates River, at the Kelekağzı Üstü area.Erhan, Ç,”Okeanos Mozaiği - Okeanos Evi,” Zeugma Mozaik Müzesi Blogu, https://zeugmamozaikmuzesi.blogspot.com/2017/01/okeanos-mozaigi-okeanos-evi.html">【1】  This mosaic was found at the bottom of a shallow pool in the peristyle of a Roman residence known as Oceanos Villa. It is currently exhibited at the Z