Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon holds both spiritual and historical significance for the Catholic Church and its relations with the Orthodox Church as well as Islam.

Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing humanity's transition from hunter-gatherers to settled societies more than 11,

From a castle in Gaziantep to a citadel in Aleppo, as rescuers search desperately for survivors after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, concerns were also growing Tuesday for some of the region's most cherished historic sites. UNESCO, the ...

The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on Monday have damaged important historic sites, including the ancient city of Aleppo in northwest Syria which was already “in danger” from civil war. The city, which was added to the the United Nations ...

Though the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone often dominate the national-park hype, Bryce Canyon National Park has quietly earned a top spot on Stasher’s ranking of the world’s best attractions and for good reason. This gem in southern Utah delivers a surreal landscape, dramatic viewpoints, and an ...

In a move to enhance the tourism experience, Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced extended visiting hours for several museums and historical sites throughout the tourism season. Notably, the ancient cities of Aspendos, Side, Patara ...

Follow our digital live coverage for the latest earthquake updates. Monday's earthquake all but destroyed a 2,000-year-old castle in southeastern Turkey, according to state and local reports. Gaziantep Castle — located in the heart of the city closest to ...

ISTANBUL (AP) — An enormous, 600-year-old tomb in Turkey's southeast has been moved to make way for a hydroelectric dam on the Tigris river. Turkey's official Anadolu news agency said the 15th-century, domed Zeynel Bey Tomb, weighing 1,100 tons, was ...