History of Turkey - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Turkey, understood as the history of the area now forming the territory of the Republic of Turkey, includes the history of both Anatolia (the Asian part of Turkey) and Eastern Thrace (the European part of Turkey).
The most incredible ancient sites in Turkey - Lonely Planet
WEBSep 11, 2019 · From classical cities to archaeological marvels, Turkey bears witness to every stage on the human journey. These are Turkey's best ancient sites.
List of ancient settlements in Turkey - Wikipedia
WEBBelow is the list of ancient settlements in Turkey. There are innumerable ruins of ancient settlements spread all over the country. While some ruins date back to Neolithic times, most of them were settlements of Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Ionians, Urartians, and so on.
Ancient Turkey: History of Asia Minor - TimeMaps
WEBDiscover the hIstory of ancient Turkey, known as Asia Minor: the rise and fall of the Hittite empire, Greek cities, Hellenistic kingdoms and Roman power.
Lost Civilisations of Anatolia: Göbekli Tepe
WEBDec 8, 2020 · Going back to the end of the last Ice Age & first constructed around 10,000 BCE, the site is known as Göbekli Tepe meaning Pot Belly Hill or the Hill of the Navel.
Göbekli Tepe - Wikipedia
WEBGöbekli Tepe (Turkish: [ɟœbecˈli teˈpe], [2] ' Potbelly Hill '; [3] Kurdish: Girê Mirazan or Xerabreşkê, 'Wish Hill' [4]) is a Neolithic archaeological site in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The settlement was inhabited from around 9500 BCE to at least 8000 BCE, [5] during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic.
Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Temple? | Smithsonian
WEBPredating Stonehenge by 6,000 years, Turkey’s stunning Gobekli Tepe upends the conventional view of the rise of civilization
Anatolia | Definition, History, Map, People, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Anatolia, the peninsula of land that today constitutes the Asian portion of Turkey. Because of its location at the point where the continents of Asia and Europe meet, Anatolia was, from the beginnings of civilization, a crossroads for numerous peoples migrating or conquering from either continent.
Antioch | Ancient City in Turkey, History & Culture | Britannica
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Antioch, populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey. It lies near the mouth of the Orontes River, about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the Syrian border. Antioch was founded in 300 bce by Seleucus I Nicator, a former general of Alexander the Great.
Troy | Geography, Archaeology, Map, & Trojan War | Britannica
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Troy, ancient city in northwestern Anatolia that holds an enduring place in literature and archaeology. It lay on trade routes between Europe and Asia, and questions of its size, wealth, and status are matters of scholarly debate.