Archaeology of Anatolia
8 Seasons
TRT 2
History
Culture
Archaeologist Ümit Işın takes on the archaeological sites and ancient relics of Ancient Türkiye.
Lycia
24m
The Late Bronze Age state of Lycia in Southwestern Türkiye and its people, lifestyle, relics, and legacy.
Arykanda of Lycia Part I
24m
Excellently preserved, the remote ancient city of Arykanda in Lycia.
Arykanda of Lycia Part II
25m
The grand public bath and temple-formed mausolea of Arykanda in Lycia.
Mnara of Lycia
24m
Famous for its fierce defense against Alexander the Great's brutal invasion, the ancient city of Mnara in Lycia still stands today.
Kitanaura and Idebessos of Lycia
24m
The ancient poleis of Kitanaura and Idebessos of the Lycian League.
Pisidia of Lycia
23m
The eastern leg of the ancient Lycian League aka Pisidia.
Termessos of Pisidia Part I
24m
The second most important city of Pisidia in Lycia.
Termessos of Pisidia Part II
25m
The ancient city of Termessos in Lycia and its people's domination of water.
Kapıkaya of Lycia
24m
The ancient polis of Kapıkaya in northern Pisidia of the Lycian League.
Adada of Lycia
27m
The ancient city of Adada located in the Western Taurus Mountains within the Lycian League.
Köprülü Canyon and Selge
25m
The Köprülü Canyon National Park in the district of Manavgat in Antalya and the ancient Lycian city of Selge in Pisidia.
Sagalassos Part I
27m
Dubbed "the first city of Pisidia" by the Romans, the ancient city of Sagalassos in the city of Burdur in modern Türkiye.
Sagalassos Part II
27m
The ancient city of Sagalassos boasts mesmerizing ancient ruins including the Nymphaeum of Antoninus Pius, the Fountain House, Imperial Baths, and a Roman theatre.
14. Pednelissus
29m
Renowned for its advanced defense systems, the ancient city of Pednelissus in Lycia acted as a strategic buffer between the rival regions of Pamphylia and Pisidia in ancient Türkiye.
14. Sia
27m
Nestled within the modern borders of Burdur province in Türkiye, the ancient city of Sia of Pisida is concealed by dense pine forests, making it difficult to find without an experienced guide.
16. The Döşeme Boğazı Pass
28m
The ancient Döşeme Boğazı pass, part of the Via Sebaste, an imperial road constructed by Emperor Augustus in the 6th century BC, is located in Türkiye's Antalya.
17. Patara I
26m
Patara, one of the prominent ancient cities of the Lycian League, is also the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus.
18. Patara II
29m
The Lycian city of Patara in southern Türkiye, still under excavation, features notable structures such as the Council Chamber, Main Street, Roman Theater, Lighthouse, and Hadrian's Granary.
19. Patara III
27m
Patara, the unofficial capital of the Lycian League, hosted frequent gatherings in its still-intact Council Chamber.
20. Xanthos I
26m
Xanthos, another significant city in Lycia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its remarkable tombs.