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Türkiye’s top archaeological finds of 2025

Türkiye’s top archaeological finds of 2025

Archaeologists uncovered discoveries spanning from Neolithic ritual centers to Roman, Byzantine and medieval remains across the country

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Posters to the Olive Tree of Exile exhibition to open in London on Jan. 15
12.12.2025

Posters to the Olive Tree of Exile exhibition to open in London on Jan. 15

Curated by Samed Karagoz, exhibition showcases artist Yusuf Aygec’s works on Gaza’s destruction at P21 Gallery through Jan. 30, 2026

UNESCO inscribes Antep embroidery on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
12.12.2025

UNESCO inscribes Antep embroidery on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Move brings number of Türkiye’s living heritage elements on UNESCO lists to 32

Hellenistic-era goddess sculpture head unearthed in western Türkiye
11.12.2025

Hellenistic-era goddess sculpture head unearthed in western Türkiye

Archaeologists say marble piece may belong to monumental Hestia statue, offering fresh insight into Metropolis’ Hellenistic-era craftsmanship

Original Star Wars poster artwork sells for record $3.8M at US auction
11.12.2025

Original Star Wars poster artwork sells for record $3.8M at US auction

Tom Jung’s 1977 painting becomes most expensive piece of Star Wars and movie-poster memorabilia ever sold

28 artifacts return to Türkiye including Boubon bronze emperor statue, Demosthenes head
10.12.2025

28 artifacts return to Türkiye including Boubon bronze emperor statue, Demosthenes head

Culture and Tourism Ministry says pieces return in two ceremonies attended by Deputy Minister Gokhan Yazgi