Ali Hamza Pehlivan
Caretta Caretta returns to sea after two year rehab
A 50-year-old Caretta Caretta sea turtle, which was found injured two years ago and is now under endangered protection, has been released to the sea after its treatment.
Historic Gilindire Cave reopens to visitors after renovations
The 11,000-year-old Gilindire Cave Natural Protected Area and Nature Park in the southern province of Mersin's Aydıncık district has reopened to the public after significant enhancements.
The cave, which was revealed 15 years ago, has recently reopened after undergoing extensive restoration of its landscaping, entrance, walking paths, stairs, viewing areas and lighting.
Anamur ferry to carry passengers to Turkish Cyprus in June
Ferry services will commence from the southern province of Mersin's Anamur district to Turkish Cyprus in June with the "Pier Project," reducing the travel time to an hour-and-a-half.
Speaking to the press during his visit to the pier on May 30, Mersin Governor Ali Hamza Pehlivan highlighted that Anamur is the closest point in Türkiye to North Cyprus.
Traffic accident kills 9 in country’s south
Nine people have been killed and 30 others injured as an intercity passenger bus overturned in the southern province of Mersin.
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Sculpture, frieze fragments found in Olba
A second-century A.D. female statue and two frieze fragments with various depictions have come to light during the ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Olba, which is located in the Silifke district of the southern province of Mersin and once served as the center of the Olba Kingdom in the Hellenistic period.
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Underwater basilica in Turkey's İznik to open for visits
An underwater Roman-era basilica that was discovered just 20 meters off the shore of Lake İznik in the northwestern province of Bursa in 2014 is set to be open to visitors.
Underwater basilica to open for visits
An underwater Roman-era basilica that was discovered just 20 meters off the shore of Lake İznik in the northwestern province of Bursa in 2014 is set to be open to visitors.
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Mini submarine to research basilica
A mini submarine has been launched to carry out archaeological research in an ancient basilica discovered at the beginning of last year under Lake ?znik in the northwestern province of Bursa.
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Swimming through an ancient basilica
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