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Home to the oldest settlements on earth, the Anatolian lands draw
attention with their priceless historical richness. Turkey is home to
extraordinary historical artefacts from ancient civilizations, countless
numbers of which have been unearthed and brought to museums. During the last
two centuries, archaeological studies have been conducted in Anatolia to
illuminate humanity's cultural heritage and studies are ongoing across the
country today.
Turkey, a pioneer in museology activities, is also an exemplar in
archaeological studies. A total of 713 archaeological activities were carried
out in 2022 within the country's borders. Turkey is a standout in this field,
hosting excavations across seven regions, as well as conservation studies and
academic publications. Supporting a range of various activities such as
excavation, archaeological survey, geophysical georadar and cleaning works, Turkey
is considered among the world's most prolific countries in terms of
archaeological studies.
Archaeological Studies Throughout Turkey
Within the scope of the studies realized in Turkey in 2022, a total of
249 archaeological excavations were carried out, including 160 conducted by
Turkish scientific delegations, 32 by foreign scientific delegations and 57
conducted under the leadership of the Museum Directorates. Also, under the
leadership of the Museum Directorates, 187 rescue excavations, 10 public
investment area rescue excavations and 89 drilling excavations were carried
out.
Turkey is also the focal point of maritime archaeology, with shipwrecks
and works of art dating from antiquity. 7 marine excavations and 3 research
studies were carried out in the country.
The total number of archaeological activities in the country reached 713
with ongoing surface surveys, geophysical georadar and cleaning work. As a
result of meticulous studies, approximately 10,500 historical artefacts were
brought to museums.
As of last year, the province hosting the most archaeological studies
was Muğla, connecting the Aegean and the Mediterranean, with 54 activities.
Muğla, spotlighting eight thousand years of history with hundreds of ancient
cities and ruins, was followed by İzmir, the pearl of the Aegean, with 41
archaeological studies.
https://historicalsites.goturkiye.com/
Highlights of the Archaeology Scene in 2022
Restoration works carried out in the Western Theatre of the Ancient City
of Laodicea were completed. Located within the borders of Denizli, Laodicea was
one of the most important and famous cities in Anatolian geography in the first
century BC. The restored Western Theatre of the Ancient City of Laodicea has
resumed hosting cultural events.
https://istanbul.goturkiye.com/istanbul-archaeological-museums
Image Credit: © Go Turkey
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