Göbeklitepe archaeological excavations show that agriculture and animal husbandry result of a sedentary life, not its cause. Archaeologist Prof. Necmi Karul, said: "The findings of the archaeological excavations in Göbeklitepe reveal that agriculture…

A museum in the ancient city of Troy -- now in present-day Turkey -- was shortlisted for the European Museum of the Year Award, the Turkish culture and tourism minister said on Friday.

The association of Greek archaeologists sent a letter to the Greek and Turkish culture ministries and UNESCO. Greek archaeologists have expressed concern over the limited access that visitors have to the Hagia Sophia monument in Trabzon, northeast…