ALKÜ Scientists' Discovery of Selinus in the World Press

Scientific studies carried out by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKÜ) continue to make a splash internationally. ALKÜ Tourism Faculty Lecturer Assoc. Dr. The archaeological surveys of the Selinus Ancient City, conducted under the direction of Tuna Akçay, attracted the attention of National Geographic magazine, one of the world's most respected history, science and exploration publications, and the European press.

The city where Emperor Trajan died is under the spotlight

The Ancient City of Selinus, where Emperor Trajan, who brought the Roman Empire to its largest borders, died in 117 AD, has been closely followed by the international scientific world. Researches widely covered in National Geographic's Spanish, Portuguese and Italian publications; It was announced to the readers by the press of Greece, Hungary and Romania, as well as by Turkey's international news platform Türkiye Today. It was stated that the ALKÜ team, consisting of archaeologists, architects and philologists, meticulously documented the ruins in the region and that large-scale archaeological excavations are planned to be carried out in the future.

Surface Surveys Have Been Completed, Now It's Time for Excavations

The 2026 surface surveys, carried out with the permission of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, were completed in Gazipaşa district. Assoc. Dr. The team led by Akçay included Ministry Representative Archaeologist Ferhat Alpaslan and experts. It is aimed to start archaeological excavations in the ancient city after obtaining the necessary approvals from the authorized institutions.

Akçay stated that bringing the studies to the international public is a great gain for cultural tourism, and thanked Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and ALKÜ Rector Prof, who have contributed since the beginning of the process. Dr. He expressed his gratitude to Kenan Ahmet Türkdoğan.

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