Turkish Archaeologists Excavate Theater of Prusias Ad Hypium Near Black Sea - Archaeology Magazine

Excavations at the Ancient Greek Sanctuary of Hecate in Turkey Reveal New Treasures

Ancient Greek Sanctuary of Hecate in Lagina, Turkey. Credit: Carole Raddato / CC BY-SA 2.0 Archaeologists working at the ancient Greek city of Lagina (Greek: Λάγινα), in the historical region of Caria in southwestern Turkey, have uncovered remarkable new finds at the Sanctuary of Hecate, a major religious center of the Hellenistic world. Though the site is located in present-day Turkey, its origins, language, architecture, and religious signific…

Turkish Archaeologists Excavate Theater of Prusias Ad Hypium Near Black Sea - Archaeology Magazine

DÜZCE, TURKEY—Hürriyet Daily News reports that after six years, archaeologists have completed excavation of the theater in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, known as the “Ephesus of the western Black Sea.” Located in ancient Bithynia near modern-day Düzce, the settlement was an important trade hub along the road from Nicomedia to Amastris. Its large theater dates back to the third century b.c. and eventually held a capacity of 10,000 people…

Scientists discover 2,600 year-old Greek Temple of Poseidon

Archaeologists working near the coastal village of Samikon have unearthed a monumental temple complex in the Western Peloponnese. Researchers believe this site was dedicated to Poseidon, the powerful ancient god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. The temple’s discovery sheds light on how deeply Poseidon’s worship shaped religious life in this region. It also highlights the cultural and strategic role this god played in ancient Greek society, e…

Excavations at the Sanctuary of Hecate Reveal the Ancient City Gate and Marketplace

View of the Sanctuary of Hekate at Lagina, May 12, 2025.Photo: AA Recent excavations at the Sanctuary of Hecate in Lagina, located in the Muğla Province of Turkey, have brought to light the ancient city gate and several market shops, offering new insights into both the religious and commercial life of the ancient city.Professor Bilal Sogut, head of the archaeological missions at Stratonicea and Lagina, shared details about these significant disc…