Coverage of architectural conservation, field archaeology, mosaic stabilization, and folk crafts across historic settlements. We follow conservators, stonemasons, and weavers at work in ancient quarries, courtyard houses, and district museums.
Field teams near Izmir have concluded their autumn trench work after uncovering multi-room stone foundations and clay crucibles. The layout points to shared metalworking facilities across several neighboring households.
Marine researchers working in shallow bays along the Lycian coast have completed a seasonal sonar and diving survey. The seabed mapping revealed lost stone anchor stocks and ballast mounds along an ancient maritime passage.
Excavators in the Black Sea port of Filyos have revealed a fourth-century geometric mosaic floor with wave-crest borders. The pavement adorned the central nave of a harbor church that served maritime traders.
Restoration teams working in the historic market quarter have stabilized a damaged vaulted arcade using traditional lime mortars and numbered ashlar blocks. The project secures one of the city's finest surviving merchant waystations.
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