Iza Miszczak
@izamiszczak.bsky.social
Traveller, photographer, writer, wife, mother, dog owner.
My books are available here: http://aslan.turcjawsandalach.pl/
My website devoted to the archaeological sites in Turkey: https://turkisharchaeonews.net
My books are available here: http://aslan.turcjawsandalach.pl/
My website devoted to the archaeological sites in Turkey: https://turkisharchaeonews.net
Chalkite Christ and the Virgin, with small images of Isaac Komnenos (bottom left) and the nun Melene (bottom right), esonarthex of the Chora Church of Constantinople/Kariye Mosque in Istanbul #MosaicMonday #mosaic
November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Chalkite Christ and the Virgin, with small images of Isaac Komnenos (bottom left) and the nun Melene (bottom right), esonarthex of the Chora Church of Constantinople/Kariye Mosque in Istanbul #MosaicMonday #mosaic
Akdeğirmen Mosaic in the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep
Akdeğirmen Mosaic was unearthed during the excavations conducted between 1971 and 1974 in the area Akdeğirmen Tumulus, in Yavuzeli District of Gaziantep.
#MosaicMonday
Akdeğirmen Mosaic was unearthed during the excavations conducted between 1971 and 1974 in the area Akdeğirmen Tumulus, in Yavuzeli District of Gaziantep.
#MosaicMonday
October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Akdeğirmen Mosaic in the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep
Akdeğirmen Mosaic was unearthed during the excavations conducted between 1971 and 1974 in the area Akdeğirmen Tumulus, in Yavuzeli District of Gaziantep.
#MosaicMonday
Akdeğirmen Mosaic was unearthed during the excavations conducted between 1971 and 1974 in the area Akdeğirmen Tumulus, in Yavuzeli District of Gaziantep.
#MosaicMonday
Chora Church in Constantinople/now Kariye Mosque decorations
Exonarthex (outer narthex) mosaic - Joseph's dream and the journey to Bethlehem
Exonarthex (outer narthex) mosaic - Joseph's dream and the journey to Bethlehem
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Chora Church in Constantinople/now Kariye Mosque decorations
Exonarthex (outer narthex) mosaic - Joseph's dream and the journey to Bethlehem
Exonarthex (outer narthex) mosaic - Joseph's dream and the journey to Bethlehem
Mosaic of the enrollment for taxation before Governor Quirinius from the Chora Church of Constantinople, now the Kariye Mosque, Istanbul
October 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Mosaic of the enrollment for taxation before Governor Quirinius from the Chora Church of Constantinople, now the Kariye Mosque, Istanbul
After my most recent visit to Istanbul in July 2025, Rüstem Pasha Mosque has become my favourite mosque in the city - just look at its beautiful interior! What's your choice for the most elegant mosque of Istanbul?
September 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
After my most recent visit to Istanbul in July 2025, Rüstem Pasha Mosque has become my favourite mosque in the city - just look at its beautiful interior! What's your choice for the most elegant mosque of Istanbul?
Nestled just west of the Church of Profitis Ilias and near the ancient city walls, the Church of Hagia Aikaterini stands as a hidden gem in Thessaloniki. This Palaiologan church is one of the 15 Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments that earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.
September 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Nestled just west of the Church of Profitis Ilias and near the ancient city walls, the Church of Hagia Aikaterini stands as a hidden gem in Thessaloniki. This Palaiologan church is one of the 15 Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments that earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.
Painted bowl restored from sherds found in Thessaly. The decoration of the bowl with meander patterns is characteristic of the classical phase of Dimini pottery. Late Neolithic period (5300-4500 BCE), now in Benaki Museum of Greek Culture in Athens.
September 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Painted bowl restored from sherds found in Thessaly. The decoration of the bowl with meander patterns is characteristic of the classical phase of Dimini pottery. Late Neolithic period (5300-4500 BCE), now in Benaki Museum of Greek Culture in Athens.
I think this is the painting. Found it on Wikipedia Commons.
September 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I think this is the painting. Found it on Wikipedia Commons.
Fragment of one of the serpents’ head from the Serpentine Column built to commemorate the Greek victory at Plataea in 479 BCE, now in Archaeological Museum of Istanbul, Turkey.
September 18, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Fragment of one of the serpents’ head from the Serpentine Column built to commemorate the Greek victory at Plataea in 479 BCE, now in Archaeological Museum of Istanbul, Turkey.
The Georgios Averoff is an armored cruiser that served as the flagship of the Hellenic Navy for over forty years from 1911. Laid down in Italy in 1910 as a Pisa-class armored cruiser, the ship fought in four wars and played an important role in modern Greek history.
September 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The Georgios Averoff is an armored cruiser that served as the flagship of the Hellenic Navy for over forty years from 1911. Laid down in Italy in 1910 as a Pisa-class armored cruiser, the ship fought in four wars and played an important role in modern Greek history.
Mosaic floor and architectural fragments of the Ilissos Basilica, now on display in the the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.
Much more about the Byzantine (and not only) monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
Much more about the Byzantine (and not only) monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
September 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Mosaic floor and architectural fragments of the Ilissos Basilica, now on display in the the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.
Much more about the Byzantine (and not only) monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
Much more about the Byzantine (and not only) monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
Fenari Isa Mosque/Lips Monastery, Istanbul/Constantinople, July 2025
September 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Fenari Isa Mosque/Lips Monastery, Istanbul/Constantinople, July 2025
Artemis B, bronze statue of the 4th century BCE, 155 cm tall, in Piraeus Archaeological Museum.
Much more about the monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
Much more about the monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
September 5, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Artemis B, bronze statue of the 4th century BCE, 155 cm tall, in Piraeus Archaeological Museum.
Much more about the monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
Much more about the monuments of Athens can be found in my latest guidebook "Byzantine Secrets of Athens": www.amazon.com/dp/8366950158
For comparison - the same temple before the reconstruction started, October 2010.
July 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
For comparison - the same temple before the reconstruction started, October 2010.
The ongoing reconstruction of the Temple of Dionysos in Teos, the photo taken several days ago.
July 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The ongoing reconstruction of the Temple of Dionysos in Teos, the photo taken several days ago.
The reconstructed Throne Room at Knossos. The Throne Room is a chamber built for ceremonial purposes in the 15th century BCE within the palace complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece. It is located at the heart of the Bronze Age Minoan palace.
July 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The reconstructed Throne Room at Knossos. The Throne Room is a chamber built for ceremonial purposes in the 15th century BCE within the palace complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece. It is located at the heart of the Bronze Age Minoan palace.
The temple of Athena Alea at Tegea, in Arcadia, was built by the Cycladic sculptor and architect Skopas in Dolian marble on the remains of an archaic temple burned in 395- 394 BCE.
July 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The temple of Athena Alea at Tegea, in Arcadia, was built by the Cycladic sculptor and architect Skopas in Dolian marble on the remains of an archaic temple burned in 395- 394 BCE.
Dodona was an ancient Greek sanctuary and oracle. It was considered the oldest oracle in Greece and, after Delphi, the most important supra-regional oracle in the Greek world.
June 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Dodona was an ancient Greek sanctuary and oracle. It was considered the oldest oracle in Greece and, after Delphi, the most important supra-regional oracle in the Greek world.
Philopappos Hill in Athens is known for its beautiful views of the city and the Acropolis itself. It is named after the monument of Philopappos, a Roman senator who was honoured with a tomb on the top of the hill. The area is a popular spot for walking and enjoying nature.
June 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Philopappos Hill in Athens is known for its beautiful views of the city and the Acropolis itself. It is named after the monument of Philopappos, a Roman senator who was honoured with a tomb on the top of the hill. The area is a popular spot for walking and enjoying nature.
Corinth is an ancient Greek city on the Isthmus of Corinth , the isthmus connecting the Peloponnese and mainland Greece. One of its iconic landmarks is the archaic Temple of Apollo dating from the mid-6th century BCE and located above the agora. Seven of its large columns are still standing.
June 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Corinth is an ancient Greek city on the Isthmus of Corinth , the isthmus connecting the Peloponnese and mainland Greece. One of its iconic landmarks is the archaic Temple of Apollo dating from the mid-6th century BCE and located above the agora. Seven of its large columns are still standing.
The Emperor died on the 9th of August in Selinus, after declaring Hadrian as his successor. The new emperor had Trajan's ashes brought to Rome, and the place of his death was renamed as Traianopolis.
June 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Emperor died on the 9th of August in Selinus, after declaring Hadrian as his successor. The new emperor had Trajan's ashes brought to Rome, and the place of his death was renamed as Traianopolis.
In 117 CE, the Roman emperor Trajan was returning from a military campaign conducted against the Parthians in Mesopotamia. In the spring of this year, the state of his health began to deteriorate rapidly, making it impossible for him to return to Rome.
June 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In 117 CE, the Roman emperor Trajan was returning from a military campaign conducted against the Parthians in Mesopotamia. In the spring of this year, the state of his health began to deteriorate rapidly, making it impossible for him to return to Rome.
It was connected by a maritime trade route with the island of Cyprus. In Hellenistic times the city, known as Selinus, became the subject of a dispute between the generals of Alexander the Great. In 197 BCE, it was incorporated into the Roman Empire.
June 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
It was connected by a maritime trade route with the island of Cyprus. In Hellenistic times the city, known as Selinus, became the subject of a dispute between the generals of Alexander the Great. In 197 BCE, it was incorporated into the Roman Empire.
An additional advantage of this location is the river, which in ancient times was called Kestros, now known as Hacımusa.
According to Assyrian sources, in 628 BCE, a Phoenician city called Sallune was founded here.
According to Assyrian sources, in 628 BCE, a Phoenician city called Sallune was founded here.
June 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
An additional advantage of this location is the river, which in ancient times was called Kestros, now known as Hacımusa.
According to Assyrian sources, in 628 BCE, a Phoenician city called Sallune was founded here.
According to Assyrian sources, in 628 BCE, a Phoenician city called Sallune was founded here.
However, scholars assume that this area had been settled much earlier, because of favourable agricultural conditions and natural harbour that could not escape the attention of the local population.
June 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
However, scholars assume that this area had been settled much earlier, because of favourable agricultural conditions and natural harbour that could not escape the attention of the local population.