Saturday, October 18 2025

Day: October 18, 2025

Ancient Roman Power in Stone: Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Water Basin at Gabii Near Rome1

Ancient Roman Power in Stone: Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Water Basin at Gabii Near Rome

Archaeologists from the University of Missouri have uncovered a monumental stone basin in the ancient city of Gabii, just 18 kilometers east of Rome — a find that may represent one of the earliest known examples of Roman monumental architecture. Built around 250 B.C., the vast basin carved partly into bedrock is believed to have

8,000-Year-Old Life Traces Unearthed in Delikli Cave, Bitlis: From Prehistory to the Urartians

8,000-Year-Old Life Traces Unearthed in Delikli Cave, Bitlis: From Prehistory to the Urartians

Archaeologists excavating Delikli Cave in Türkiye’s Bitlis Province have uncovered traces of human life dating back 8,000 years — including obsidian tools, handmade pottery, Urartian-era burials, and medieval building remains — revealing a rare continuum of settlement from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Perched about 60 meters above the current level of Lake Van in