Hadrian

Hadrian's Aqueduct, a Roman-era engineering feat, is being put back into action in a bid to combat water scarcity in Athens, according to EYDAP, the city's water utility.  

Stretching from the foothills of Mount Parnitha in the northern suburb of Varibobi to the downtown district of Kolonaki, the second century aqueduct was once a vital source of water for ancient Athens. 

The amount of 1,000,000 cubic meters per year is estimated to be the water saved for Athenians if Hadrian’s Aqueduct is utilized along its entire length.

The Kestros Fountain, believed to have been built by Roman Emperor Hadrian in the second century, has started flowing once again in the ancient city of Perge in the southern province of Antalya.

Excavation and restoration efforts are ongoing to restore the 1,892-year-old Hadrian's Fountain, one of the monumental fountains in the ancient city of Sagalassos, situated in the southern province of Burdur's Ağlasun district.

Walking through the bustling streets of central Athens, whether as a resident or a visitor, or taking in the view of the sprawling, densely built capital from a balcony on one of its nearby hills, it’s nearly impossible to grasp that less than two centuries ago, this city was merely a tiny dot on the map.

The issue of water-logging that experts say our country is facing due to prolonged drought has led the relevant agencies to mobilize. The problem of water scarcity is of course a headache for EYDAP which has to take care of the water supply of a large part of the basin and especially the capital and the surrounding municipalities.

Visitors can now experience the 1,850-year-old, 12-sided polygonal structure from the ancient city of Alexandria Troas as it comes to life through augmented reality, enabling them to explore its historical grandeur as if they were walking through it in its prime.

It is evident that the wooden benches near the Arch of Hadrian, in the heart of Athens, are not suitable for resting. Most tourists pass them by (thankfully) as they focus on taking photos with the arch in the background, toward Amalias Avenue.

Rome's 2,000-year-old Pantheon started charging for entrance on July 3, with tourists paying 5 euros ($5) to see Italy's most visited cultural site.

The building, one of the city's oldest and best loved, is currently a consecrated church and part of the proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the diocese of Rome, while the rest will go to the culture ministry.

A tomb estimated to be 2,400-year-old has come to light in the southwestern province of Muğla's Milas district.

After a citizen noticed a large stone while digging a field some 30 inches below the ground, he realized it was a historical relic and notified the Milas Museum Directorate.