Çanakkale

The protected fan mussel species Pinna nobilis, a large species of Mediterranean clam, has been transported to another area due to the construction of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge in the northwestern province of Çanakkale.

An ancient city dating back 2,700 years was uncovered in Çanakkale, the northwestern Turkish province where the ancient city of Troy was also found.

A Turkish archaeologist in northwestern Çanakkale province has discovered a 2,300-year-old family grave belonging to 21 individuals, which some of the remains were ashes. Click through for the story in photos...

Seven social media influencers from seven countries on Oct. 3 visited Turkey’s northwestern Çanakkale province to mark the Year of Troy. Click through for the story in photos...

Due to the 20th anniversary since the inclusion of ancient city of Troy on UNESCO's World Heritage List in the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the year 2018 has been launched as the "Year of Troy." Throughout the year, events have been organized to make the northwestern province of Çanakkale an international hub.

A 1,500-year-old grave thought to belong to two lovers in Turkey's western province of Çanakkale has been taken under protection and turned into a preservation area. Click through for the story in photos...

An unexploded cannon shell from the Dardanelles Campaign in the First World War has been found in Turkey's western province of Çanakkale during restoration works at the Seddülbahir Castle.

The skeleton of the last Trojan that lived during the Eastern Roman era has been found in archaeological excavations being carried out in the ancient city of Troy in the northwestern province of Çanakkale, shedding light on a history of 5,000 years.

Miniature figurines of mice are greeting visitors on the steps of the Apollo Smintheion Holy Field, located in Gülpınar village in the northwestern province of Çanakkale Ayvacık district. The mice are believed to have been an important part of the region's history centuries ago. 

Archaeological Site of Assos in Turkey's northwestern Çanakkale province is eyeing the UNESCO World Heritage list. Click through for the story in photos...