Monday, September 29 2025

Day: September 29, 2025

Ancient Walls Unearthed in Amantia: A New Chapter in Illyrian Archaeology

Ancient Walls Unearthed in Amantia: A New Chapter in Illyrian Archaeology

Archaeologists working at Amantia Archaeological Park in southern Albania have uncovered the remains of powerful defensive walls, dating back to the 3rd century BC and believed to have collapsed in the 6th century AD. These newly revealed fortifications surrounded the lower settlement of the city, offering fresh insights not only into Amantia’s defensive strategies but

Traces of the Lost Kingdom of Purušhanda: Three Ovens and Two Hearths Unearthed in Üçhöyük

Traces of the Lost Kingdom of Purušhanda: Three Ovens and Two Hearths Unearthed in Üçhöyük

Archaeologists working at Üçhöyük in Bolvadin, Afyonkarahisar (western Türkiye) have uncovered new evidence that may shed light on the long-sought lost kingdom of Purušhanda. This season’s excavations revealed three mudbrick-built ovens and two hearths, suggesting large-scale production activities dating back to the second millennium BC. Excavations at Üçhöyük began in 2020 and have continued under