Byzantine period
Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.
A youth in the wall: Excavations in ancient Philippi reveal continued habitation until 11th century
The excavations have provided new data about the multifaceted history of Philippi after the 6th century CE, overturning previous assumptions that the city was abandoned during this period.