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Daily life tools shed light on Hellenistic era in Antalya

Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Patara in the southern province of Antalya's Kaş district have unearthed 2,350 year-old tools used in daily life. Among them are a mirror frame and an iron fork.

Initiated in 1988, the excavations in Patara have been carried out by Akdeniz University Head of Archaeology Department Professor Havva Işık and her team.

149 soldiers on run since July 15 coup attempt: Turkish defense minister

Some 149 military officers, including seven generals, are still on the run since the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016, Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Işık said on Feb. 5.

Answering a question from Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmaker Ali Yiğit in parliament, Işık said a total of 149 fugitive soldiers were missing.