Top art collector displays rare treasures in Madrid

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Gaziantep Wildlife Park welcomes 1,100 offspring

Ayanis Fortress’ majesty revealed with its walls

Trevi Fountain unveils tourist catwalk

Cuneiform-inscribed jars found in Urartian storage

Herakleia's Roman bath being unearthed

Excavations are ongoing at a bath, the only surviving Roman-era structure in the ancient city of Herakleia in the western province of Muğla's Milas district.

Setting the table again!

Early November has a distinct feel for the Turkish people. It is a time of solemnity and reflection, not just because of the fallen leaves or the typical autumn gloom, but because it evokes a deep sense of longing for the past. This period is often described as a national time of remembrance, when people reflect on the early years of the Republic of Türkiye and honor its founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.  

First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3m

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000 on Nov. 7.

Cuneiform-inscribed jars found in Urartian storage

Archaeologists have uncovered cuneiform-inscribed pithoi — large jars used for storing oil, grain and beverages — from the Urartian period during excavations at the castle ruins on Mount Erek’s slopes in the eastern province of Van's İpekyolu district.  

From Michelin-star kitchen to cozy space

Renowned chefs are creating intimate spaces where they can relax and showcase their creative freedom beyond their high-profile restaurants. Cenk Debensason of Arkestra and Nicola Scandella of Monteverde stand out in this trend

SEKA Paper Museum exceeds 1 million visitors

The SEKA Paper Museum, which highlights Türkiye's industrialization and the paper production process during the Republic period, has welcomed 1,011,787 visitors since its opening on Nov. 6, 2016.

Turkish tales in world languages

As part of the Edirne Municipality’s Atatürk Cultural Center’s Turkish Folktale Anthology Project (TÜMAK), the collection of Turkish tales — already available in German, English, French, Russian, Arabic, and Persian — will soon include translations in Japanese and Spanish by the end of the year.

Aizanoi diggings unearth monumental gate

Archaeological excavations in the western province of Kütahya’s Çavdarhisar district have revealed a monumental gate structure, believed to be the entrance to the ancient city of Aizanoi, along with a rare 2,000-year-old terracotta theater mask, offering new insights into the region’s rich history.

Middle Bronze Age structure uncovered at Tatarlı Mound

A Middle Bronze Age structure with a plastered floor, thought to be sacred, has been uncovered at Tatarlı Mound, an uninterrupted settlement spanning from the Neolithic to the Early Roman period, located in the southern province of Adana.

Rarely seen bird species spotted in Şanlıurfa

A rare sighting of a mountain plover in the Birecik district of Şanlıurfa has captivated observers, who were able to capture images of the elusive migratory bird.

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' for sale

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.

Tito Jackson's funeral held at cemetery

A funeral was held for Tito Jackson at the same Southern California cemetery where his brother Michael Jackson and his father Joe Jackson are buried.