Anatolia Archaeology
Anatolia is a land of lost cities, forgotten civilizations, and deep-rooted legends. In this section, we uncover the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus, Termessos, Sagalassos, Arykanda, Göbeklitepe, Ani, and countless others. From the rugged heights of Pisidia to the sun-kissed shores of Lycia, we explore not just the ruins but also the vibrant villages and local cultures that breathe life into these ancient landscapes. Join us as we go beyond history books—immersing ourselves in the living, evolving heritage of Anatolia, just as The Other Tour always does.
Çayönü Tepesi: The Site That Came Before Göbeklitepe
Çayönü Tepesi is the Neolithic mound near Diyarbakır where farming, the first pigs and the oldest worked copper began, long...
Troy Museum: A Complete Guide to Çanakkale’s 40,000 Artifacts
Inside the Troy Museum in Çanakkale: the nine city layers, Schliemann's stolen gold, standout exhibits, 2026 tickets, and how to...
Mehmet Özdoğan: The Man Who Mapped Türkiye’s Deep Past
For more than six decades, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özdoğan surveyed, dug, and argued his way across Anatolia and Turkish Thrace;...
Murat Akman: The Man Rebuilding Göbeklitepe
He rediscovered Göbeklitepe in 1994, saved Nevalı Çori from a rising reservoir, and rebuilt it alone inside a museum. Now...
Şanlıurfa: The City Where History Begins
The oldest temple on earth, the pool of Abraham, and a living Silk Road bazaar - guide to Şanlıurfa and...
Ali Kütük: Lycian Way Trekking & Archaeology Guide, Turkey
Ali Kütük guides the Lycian Way coast on foot — seventeen years of experience. Guiding the Ephesus and the Mediterranean.
Myra: Rock Tombs and the Real Santa Claus in Lycian Turkey
Myra is one of Turkey's most rewarding ancient sites — Lycian rock-cut tombs, a vast Roman theatre, and the tomb...
Zerzevan Castle: Where Christians Sealed a Secret Roman God
Discover the secrets of Zerzevan Castle near Diyarbakır, from its massive Roman garrison to a hidden underground Mithras temple.
Aigai: A Lost City in the Heart of Aeolia
Step into Aigai, an ancient mountain city in Manisa where Hellenistic architecture, Roman rebuilding, and dramatic Aegean landscapes meet.
Sagalassos: The Ancient Cloud-City of Pisidia
Discover Sagalassos, Pisidia's breathtaking cloud-city. Explore imperial Roman ruins and Alexander's Hill with expert archaeologist Ümit Işın.
