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'Cinderella moment': How Türkiye brought back looted Marcus Aurelius statue

'Cinderella moment': How Türkiye brought back looted Marcus Aurelius statue

'This was one of the hardest cases we’ve ever dealt with,' says Zeynep Boz, head of Türkiye's Department for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property

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Marcus Aurelius statue returns after 65 years for major Ankara exhibition
03.08.2025

Marcus Aurelius statue returns after 65 years for major Ankara exhibition

Türkiye unveils ‘Golden Age of Archaeology’ with ancient statue at center, hailed as cultural milestone by Culture and Tourism Ministry

900-year-old ceremonial pot unearthed in UNESCO World Heritage Tentative Site in Türkiye
01.08.2025

900-year-old ceremonial pot unearthed in UNESCO World Heritage Tentative Site in Türkiye

For first time, single-piece pot made with firing technique found at Harran Madrasah, says excavation head

2,000-year-old assembly hall unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Laodicea
01.08.2025

2,000-year-old assembly hall unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Laodicea

Newly unearthed Roman era building features pentagonal walls and hexagonal plan – architectural style never seen before in ancient Anatolia

Photography’s power to spark awareness, evoke emotions highlighted by İstanbul Photo Awards 2025 winners
29.07.2025

Photography’s power to spark awareness, evoke emotions highlighted by İstanbul Photo Awards 2025 winners

‘A powerful image transcends linguistic, political, and cultural boundaries,’ award-winning photographer Bence Mate tells Anadolu

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71
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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

US President Trump calls Hogan 'great friend'