Valens Aqueduct (Bozdoğan Kemeri): The Roman Water Bridge of Istanbul
What Is the Valens Aqueduct? The Valens Aqueduct, known in Turkish as Bozdoğan Kemeri, is a Roman-period aqueduct that still spans a major traffic...
History
In the History category we bring together the rise and fall of civilizations, empires, wars, revolutions, states, leaders and everyday life in different eras. Articles follow a chronological line but also focus on causes and consequences, social change and cultural background. This helps readers understand not only when events happened, but also how they shaped the world we live in today.
The Underground Mosque Discovered on Batman’s Gömek Plateau
The Gömek Plateau, located within the boundaries of Karameşe village in the Sason district of Batman, entered Turkey’s archaeological agenda in 2025 with the...
Eve’s Ring: The Mystery of the Ring Found in Coal
What Is Eve’s Ring? “Eve’s Ring” (also called “Havva’s Ring” in Turkish) is the name given to a mysterious metal ring that was allegedly...
Who Is Ötzi? The Secret of the 5300-Year-Old Iceman
Ötzi, also known as “the Iceman”, is a naturally mummified man who survived for 5,300 years in the ice of the Alps. He was...
Who Was the Tollund Man? Iron Age Bog Body from Denmark
The Tollund Man is an exceptionally well-preserved Iron Age bog body from Denmark, dated to the 4th century BC. The noose around his neck,...