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Lagina Sanctuary of Hekate is located in Lagina, within the boundaries of the Yatağan district of Muğla Province, and was one of the major religious centers of the ancient region of Caria. This site was connected to the ancient city of Stratonikeia by a sacred road (heilige straße) and is regarded particularly as one of the most important cult centers of Hekate in the ancient world. Hekate is known in ancient Greek mythology as the goddess of crossroads, magic, and the underworld.History and Dis

The Ancient City of Dülük is located approximately 10 kilometers north of the city center of Gaziantep, Türkiye, within the boundaries of the Şehitkamil district. This archaeological site, situated near the present-day Dülük neighborhood, is one of the earliest known human settlements in human history. Its settlement history extends back to around 600,000 BCE, giving it significant importance in both Turkish and world archaeology. The Dülük settlement is divided into two parts: the “Ancient City