GiLocated on one of Giresun’s highest points, place, Giresun Castle is a historical structure commanding a unique view of the Black Sea. Believed to have been constructed during the Kingdom of Pontus, castle has served as a stronghold for numerous civilizations throughout history and has been one of the region’s key defensive positions.Giresun Castle" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Historical and Cultural SignificanceGiresun Castle was built in the 2nd century BCE by the Kingdo
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İsmail Aykurt
ToTokat Castle is a defensive structure located in the city center of Tokat, in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, built atop steep and rugged cliffs. The castle, which resembles a natural fortress, draws attention due to its strategic position. On the rocky slope facing the southwest, there is an ancient rock tomb and a staircase of 362 steps. This staircase leads down to the base of the castle and is currently largely exposed. Due to structural safety concerns, the castle is currently closed to visitor
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AyAyazini Ören Yeri is an archaeological site located within the boundaries of the İhsaniye district of Afyonkarahisar province, continuously inhabited since the Phrygian period. The site is situated 4.7 km to the right from the 27th kilometer of the Afyonkarahisar-Eskişehir highway.Historical Periods and SettlementAyazini has served as a settlement for various cultures from the Phrygian period through the Roman and Byzantine eras. Rock-cut architecture is the dominant feature of the site. The roc
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Have you ever wondered about an ancient city lying buried beneath the earth? There are places that, like a time machine, transport us hundreds of years into the past. One such special site is the Ancient City of Şuayb, located in Şanlıurfa. Its stone walls and mysterious structures whisper the secrets of the past. It is said that the city derives its name from the prophet Şuayb, who is believed to have lived here.The Ancient City of Şuayb is a very old settlement dating back to the Roman Empire.
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Kasım Emre Anıl

Dülük Ancient City is located approximately 10 kilometers north of Gaziantep city center of Türkiye, within the borders of Şehitkamil district. This archaeological site, located near today's Dülük District, is one of the oldest known settlements in human history. Settlement history BC. It dates back to 600,000 years and in this respect, it has an important position in terms of both Turkish and world archeology. Dülük settlement is divided into two: "Ancient City" and "Sacred Area". The ancient c
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Ahsen Güneş
İnİndağı rock tombs constitute a settlement and sacred site located along the Çankırı-Kastamonu highway within the boundaries of Ilgaz district in Çankırı, with origins extending back to the Hellenistic period. Situated on the eastern slopes of a rocky, elevated hill south of the Devrez Çayı, the area features human-carved caves, rock tombs, chapels, spaces interpreted as temples, and indentations whose functions remain uncertain. The site was used during the early Christian period for worship and
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Dülük Ancient City is located approximately 10 kilometers north of the city center of Gaziantep in Türkiye, within the borders of the Şehitkamil district. This archaeological site, situated near today’s Dülük District, is one of the oldest known human settlements in history. The settlement’s history dates back to 600,000 years BC and in this respect it holds a significant position in both Turkish and world archaeology. The Dülük settlement is divided into two areas: the “Ancient City” and the “S
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Ahsen Güneş
ArArapapıştı Canyon is located within the borders of the Bozdoğan district in Aydın Province. It features massive rocky slopes formed over millions of years by the Akçay River, reaching heights of up to 380 meters in some places. The canyon stretches for a total of 6 kilometers, with its narrowest point measuring only 12 meters wide. The region lies at the intersection of Aydın, Muğla, and Denizli provinces.History and MythologyDuring the 7th to 9th centuries AD, in the era of Byzantine Emperor He
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Sinem Bostan
İsThe İskilip Rock Tombs are located in the town center of İskilip district in Çorum, situated on the southern and southeast slopes of the İskilip Castle, which dates to the Ottoman period. The tombs have been carved into the slope of a natural rock mass approximately 100 meters high. This area is dated to the Roman period; some researchers attribute it to the Paphlagonian civilization (3rd–4th century BCE), while others directly link it to the Roman era. It is reported that during their passage t
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KaKandiber Castle is built on a natural rocky outcrop along the northern bank of the Kızılırmak River within the boundaries of the Osmancık district of Çorum Province, Türkiye. The length of the castle’s walls is approximately 250 metres, and their height reaches about 30 metres. The structure commands a dominant position over the district centre. Within the castle’s interior, a rock-hewn bath remains along with two gate systems. The wall masonry employs Horasan mortar. Access to the castle is pro
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