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Six Aramaic Inscriptions Unearthed at Zernaki Tepe Reveal Forgotten Parthian Frontier in Eastern Türkiye

Aegean . Eastern Anatolia

Six Aramaic Inscriptions Unearthed at Zernaki Tepe Reveal Forgotten Parthian Frontier in Eastern Türkiye

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The God Who Breathes in Stone: The Colossal Zeus Head of Aphrodisias

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1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Unearthed Beneath a Historic Mill in Midyat May

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Unearthed Beneath a Historic Mill in Midyat May Reveal Early Byzantine Administrator’s Residence

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A 1,500-year-old mosaic floor discovered beneath a historic mill in southeastern Türkiye’s Midyat district may have once belonged to an early Byzantine official named Tittos Domestikos.The find marks the first mosaic ever uncovered along the Midyat–Nusaybin corridor, a region better known for its ancient fortresses and caravanserais. The discovery was made in Sivrice (Beyazsu area),

2,500-Year-Old Idol Unearthed in Armenia’s Urartian Fortress May Reveal Secrets of a Vanished Faith

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2,500-Year-Old Idol Unearthed in Armenia’s Urartian Fortress May Reveal Secrets of a Vanished Faith

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Marble-Paved Roads and Ancient Sewers Unearthed at the Roman Theater of Nicaea — Site of the First Christian Council

Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace

Marble-Paved Roads and Ancient Sewers Unearthed at the Roman Theater of Nicaea — Site of the First Christian Council

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A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

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Ancient city of Sebaste

The granary was found in the ancient city of Sebaste, founded by the first Roman emperor Augustus

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Donalar Kale Kapı Rock Tomb or Donalar Rock Tomb

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3,000-Year-Old Public Building Unearthed in Soğmatar, the Sacred City of the Moon God Sin
Written by October 12, 2025

3,000-Year-Old Public Building Unearthed in Soğmatar, the Sacred City of the Moon God Sin

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

Archaeologists in southeastern Türkiye have unearthed a 3,000-year-old public building in Soğmatar, an ancient sanctuary dedicated to the Moon God Sin. The discovery, made under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Heritage for the Future Project”, pushes the history of the site back to the Neo-Assyrian period, revealing new layers in the spiritual and administrative

Titus Tunnel
Written by October 11, 2025

A Roman Marvel Carved by Hundreds of Slaves: The Titus Tunnel and Beşikli Cave

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

In the coastal cliffs of Samandağ in southern Türkiye, a monumental trace of Roman power still cuts through the heart of the mountain. Known as the Titus Tunnel, this massive hand-carved channel stands as both a triumph of Roman engineering and a silent testimony to the thousands of slaves and prisoners who shaped it nearly

The 3,200-Year-Old Hittite Water Monument Still Flows Despite Drought: Eflatunpınar Defies Time
Written by October 10, 2025

The 3,200-Year-Old Hittite Water Monument Still Flows Despite Drought: Eflatunpınar Defies Time

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

In the district of Beyşehir in Konya, central Türkiye, the Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument, commissioned by King Tuthaliya IV around 1200 BCE, continues to flow after 3,200 years — a striking testament to ancient Anatolian engineering that still resists modern drought. Built directly over a natural spring, the monument combines sophisticated hydraulic planning with deeply

2,000-Year-Old Tombs in Hierapolis Restored to Their Original Form
Written by October 9, 2025

2,000-Year-Old Tombs in Hierapolis Restored to Their Original Form

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeologists have completed a 100% authentic restoration in the Northern Necropolis of the ancient city of Hierapolis, revealing the grandeur of Anatolia’s most impressive “city of the dead.” Archaeologists in Türkiye have completed the full restoration of 2,000-year-old tombs in the Northern Necropolis of Hierapolis—one of the largest and best-preserved ancient burial grounds in the

1,300-Year-Old Communion Bread Unearthed in Karaman: Inscribed “With Gratitude to Blessed Jesus”
Written by October 9, 2025

1,300-Year-Old Communion Bread Unearthed in Karaman: Inscribed “With Gratitude to Blessed Jesus”

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeologists have unearthed 1,300-year-old Communion bread — decorated barley loaves used in early Christian rituals — in the ancient city of Topraktepe (Eirenepolis), located in Türkiye’s Karaman province.The excavations, conducted under the supervision of the Karaman Museum Directorate and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, uncovered five charred loaves dating to the 7th–8th centuries

9-Million-Year-Old Giraffe Skull Unearthed in Türkiye’s Çankırı Region
Written by October 9, 2025

9-Million-Year-Old Giraffe Skull Unearthed in Türkiye’s Çankırı Region: Almost Perfectly Preserved

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeologists in central Türkiye have uncovered a nearly complete giraffe skull dating back around 9 million years. The discovery, made at the Çorakyerler Vertebrate Fossil Site, may represent a previously unknown species. A nearly complete giraffe skull fossil estimated to be 9 million years old has been unearthed in Türkiye’s Çankırı province, at the Çorakyerler

Unique Architectural Detail Unveiled: The “Fingerprint Dome” of Saint George Church Reopens in Diyarbakır
Written by October 8, 2025

Unique Architectural Detail Unveiled: The “Fingerprint Dome” of Saint George Church Reopens in Diyarbakır

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

The 1,800-year-old Saint George Church in Diyarbakır has reopened after a meticulous restoration, revealing a striking architectural feature: a brick dome resembling a human fingerprint. Believed to carry the personal mark of its ancient architect, the structure is drawing thousands of visitors and renewed global attention. Located within the historic İçkale Museum Complex, the Saint

Transformation Through Time: A Roman Hospital Turned Byzantine Church in Kaunos
Written by October 8, 2025

Transformation Through Time: A Roman Hospital Turned Byzantine Church in Kaunos

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Kaunos, located in Türkiye’s southwestern Muğla province, have revealed a rare architectural transformation spanning over a millennium.Researchers uncovered a Byzantine church built directly atop a Roman-era hospital complex, shedding light on how this coastal Carian settlement evolved from a center of healing into a place of faith. UNESCO-listed

Seljuk Traces in St. Paul’s Lystra: Oldest Examples of the Evil Eye Bead Found
Written by October 8, 2025

Seljuk Traces in St. Paul’s Lystra: Oldest Examples of the Evil Eye Bead Found

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeological excavations in Lystra, the ancient city known from the Bible as one of the places visited by St. Paul the Apostle, have revealed Seljuk-era traces and turquoise-colored “evil eye” beads inside children’s graves. Researchers believe these beads represent a cultural bridge — where Turkic beliefs merged with earlier Anatolian traditions, giving birth to the

Anatolia’s Ancient Taste: 8,600-Year-Old Bread and 4,000-Year-Old Chickpeas Unearthed in Türkiye
Written by October 8, 2025

Anatolia’s Ancient Taste: 8,600-Year-Old Bread and 4,000-Year-Old Chickpeas Unearthed in Türkiye

Anatolian News Article

Archaeological excavations supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism have brought to light the ancient taste of Anatolia, revealing extraordinary traces of the region’s early culinary and agricultural traditions. From 4,000-year-old chickpeas in Kütahya to 8,600-year-old bread remnants in Konya, these discoveries show how ancient communities cultivated, prepared, and ritualized food thousands of

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