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

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

Archaeologists have uncovered six new Aramaic inscriptions at Zernaki Tepe, a 3,000-year-old ancient city in Van Province, eastern Türkiye. The discoveries — including three deliberately erased texts — illuminate a turbulent Parthian-era presence in Anatolia and the shifting power struggles between empires that once vied for control of the region. Located in the Yukarı Işıklı

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

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

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),

5,200-Year-Old Climate Adaptation Strategies Unearthed at Küllüoba in Türkiye

5,200-Year-Old Climate Adaptation Strategies Unearthed at Küllüoba in Türkiye

Archaeologists in Eskişehir, Türkiye, have uncovered remarkable evidence of how early Bronze Age communities adapted to climate challenges more than 5,000 years ago. Excavations at Küllüoba Höyük, a site continuously studied since 1996, reveal that the settlement—dating to 3200–3300 BCE—was not only carefully planned but also strategically designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Houses Deliberately

Illegal Excavation in Türkiye’s Tokat Uncovers Rare Roman Mosaic

Illegal Excavation in Türkiye’s Tokat Uncovers Rare Roman Mosaic

An illegal excavation in the Zile district of Tokat province has led to the unexpected discovery of a colorful Roman-era mosaic, shedding new light on the region’s rich and ancient history. Archaeologists believe the intricately designed floor mosaic may have once adorned a public building during the Roman period. Tokat is known as one of

Ancient Magnesia

Surprising Discovery in the Ancient City of Magnesia: First Structures from the Christian Era Unearthed

Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Magnesia, located in the Germencik district of Aydın, have uncovered a brand new historical layer that sheds light on the city’s past. For the first time, evidence spanning from the Late Roman period to the Christian era and the pre-Beyliks period has been identified. With a 2,400-year history,

A 3.5-Year-Old Girl Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Scarab Amulet in Israel

A 3.5-Year-Old Girl Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Scarab Amulet in Israel

Little Ziv Nitzan, from Moshav Ramot Meir, might have just started her archaeology career after finding a 3,800-year-old amulet with an ancient Canaanite seal during a family trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh. “We were walking along the path, and then Ziv bent down – and out of all the stones around her, she

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500-Year-Old Treasure in the Namibian Desert: The Incredible Discovery of the Sunken Portuguese Ship Bom Jesus

The world of archaeology was shaken by an extraordinary discovery in the Namibian desert. The Portuguese ship Bom Jesus (Good Jesus), which sank 500 years ago, emerged as a treasure chest full of gold coins and priceless historical artifacts. This discovery is much more than just finding a shipwreck; it’s a time capsule that sheds

Archaeologists Discover a Jewish Ritual Bath in Ostia Antica

Archaeologists Discover a Jewish Ritual Bath in Ostia Antica

Recent archaeological excavations in ancient Ostia Antica, in the heart of the Roman Empire, provide striking evidence of the Jewish community’s presence in this important port city. Archaeologists have discovered a mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath, in a residential complex dating back to the late 4th century AD. This discovery allows us to trace the

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History Rewritten in Iran: 80,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Traces Discovered in Ghamari Cave!

Recent archaeological excavations in Ghamari Cave near Khorramabad in Iran’s Lorestan Province have revealed groundbreaking findings that shed light on the region’s prehistoric past. Iranian archaeologists have obtained strong evidence of Neanderthal settlement dating back 40,000 to 80,000 years. This discovery once again highlights the importance of Western Iran in human history. What Was Found

Roman-British Coins Hoard Unearthed Near Utrecht, Netherlands

Roman-British Coins Hoard Unearthed Near Utrecht, Netherlands

In 2023, two metal detectorists found a remarkable collection of 404 silver and gold coins near Bunnik in the province of Utrecht. This discovery ranks among the most significant finds of Roman and British coins in Europe. Archaeologists uncovered this unique hoard in the northern border region of the Roman Empire, now part of the

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