Impact of Aegean Earthquakes on Türkiye and the Recent Sea Recession
The recent seismic activity near Santorini has raised concerns in Türkiye’s western coastal regions, where tremors have been felt and unusual environmental changes, such as the sea receding, have been observed. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Seismic Activity in Western Türkiye Türkiye sits on active fault lines, including the North Anatolian Fault and […]
Troy and Çanakkale: A Tale of Ancient Legends and Modern History
Few archaeological sites in Türkiye have been as extensively excavated as Troy, known as Truva or Troya in Turkish. This legendary city has revealed nine distinct layers of settlement, each offering a window into a history that stretches from around 4000 BC to AD 300. Immortalised in Homer’s Iliad, Troy was the setting of the […]