Ancient battlefield of Alexander the Great gains protected status
ÇANAKKALE
The battlefield of the Battle of Granicus, regarded as one of the most significant military confrontations in world history, has been granted official protection status in Türkiye’s northwestern province of Çanakkale.
The site, located within the borders of Karabiga in the Biga district, was registered as a “Historical Site Area” following archaeological surveys, scientific studies and evaluations based on ancient historical sources.
The decision was taken by the Çanakkale Regional Conservation Council for Cultural Heritage and announced by Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy through a social media post.
