Behind a basement door in southeastern Türkiye lies a vast underground city, possibly the largest in the country, which one historian believes dates back to the ninth century B.C. Archaeologists discovered this hidden city “almost by chance” during an excavation of house
Excavations at the Neolithic settlement of Boncuklu Tarla, situated in Mardin’s Dargeçit district, have revealed a collection of stud-shaped objects reminiscent of contemporary body piercings. This discovery is potentially the earliest evidence of body piercing, shedding light on the adornment practices of
Organised by the Mardin Cinema Association and directed by Döne Otyam and Hakan Irmak, the 6th edition of the Mardin Biennial will take place between 10 May-10 June 2024. The biennial, curated by Ali Akay, asks questions about how we can go