3,000-Year-Old Neo-Hittite Meat Oven Discovered at Arslantepe Mound
In eastern Türkiye, archaeologists at Arslantepe Mound have unearthed a 3,000-year-old underground meat oven dating to the Neo-Hittite period. Although resembling a traditional tandır, the structure served a different purpose. The discovery is regarded as a striking development for both archaeology and gastronomy. Located just 7 kilometers from Malatya’s city center, Arslantepe was continuously inhabited
A First in Türkiye: Hands-On Bioarchaeology Workshop at Arslantepe Mound Begins
Arslantepe Mound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Battalgazi district of Malatya, is hosting Turkey’s first-ever hands-on bioarchaeology workshop. Running from July 11 to July 25, 2025, this scientific training program marks a milestone in archaeological education in the country. Led by Prof. Dr. Francesca Balossi Restelli from Sapienza University of Rome and
7,000-year-old seals with animal figures found at Arslantepe, one of the largest mounds in Türkiye
7,000-year-old seals with animal figures were found in Arslantepe, one of the largest mounds in Türkiye, which was inhabited from 6000 BC until the 11th century AD. Arslantepe Mound is located in the town of Orduzu, 7 kilometers northeast of Malatya, near the western bank of the Euphrates River (Karakaya Dam Lake). The discoveries made