Archaeology & History · 5 sites
Long before the Greeks and Romans, Anatolia was home to some of the world's first monumental sanctuaries, towns and kingdoms. These sites take you back to the very beginnings of settled life.
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Older than Stonehenge by thousands of years, Göbekli Tepe has transformed our understanding of prehistoric societies. Its monumental stone pillars, decorated with intricate animal carvings, reveal an extraordinary world of ritual and communal activity at the dawn of settled life.
Step into one of the most significant Neolithic settlements ever discovered. Its densely arranged mudbrick houses, wall paintings, and archaeological remains offer a rare window into the lives, beliefs, and daily routines of communities that lived thousands of years ago.
Once the capital of the powerful Hittite Empire, Hattusa reveals the scale of one of the ancient Near East's great civilizations. Monumental gateways, imposing defensive walls, and temple remains evoke a sophisticated society that played a major role in Bronze Age history.
Discover an archaeological landscape that illuminates the emergence of early administration and social hierarchy. Its palace complex, mudbrick structures, and remarkable finds help tell the story of how increasingly complex societies developed in ancient Anatolia.
Associated with the legendary King Midas, Gordion was the capital of the ancient Phrygians. Explore its archaeological remains and nearby burial mounds while discovering a civilization whose influence extended across the heart of Anatolia.
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Archaeology & History
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8 sitesAncient Kingdoms & Sacred SitesMount Nemrut, Lydian Sardis and the sanctuaries of Lycia.
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3 sitesAncient Trade Routes & Caravan CitiesCities that grew rich on gold, silk and caravans.
5 sitesArchaeological Museums & Ancient TreasuresThe collections that bring Turkey's ancient sites to life.
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