Scientists discover that Aztec ‘Death Whistles’ have strange effects on listeners’ brains
New research has uncovered that one of the most eerie artifacts of the Aztecs, clay death whistles shaped like human skulls and capable of producing a scream-like sound, not only terrified listeners in ancient times but also significantly impacted the human brain’s capacity to heighten feelings of alarm and fear. The recent study, published this
Using Artificial Intelligence to Create a 3D Model of a Lost Temple Relief from a 134-Year-Old Photograph
Researchers have developed a neural network capable of taking a single 2D photo of a three-dimensional object and producing a digital reconstruction in three dimensions. This method has the potential to revolutionize digital preservation, especially for artifacts that are hidden, too delicate for traditional 3D modeling, or too fragile to be excavated. In a way,
The structure known as ‘King Arthur’s Hall’ has been discovered to be 5,000 years old
The rectangular earth and stone structure known as King Arthur’s Hall in Cornwall has been found to have actually been built around 4,000 years ago. The structure is located in a remote area of Bodmin Moor. Researchers previously believed that King Arthur’s Palace on Bodmin Moor was constructed in the Middle Ages, but excavations revealed
The cylindrical seals discovered in Mesopotamia provide clues to the origins of writing
Researchers from the University of Bologna have discovered a connection between proto-cuneiform writing and older stone images carved on ancient cylinder seals from around 3000 BCE in Uruk. The study found that the origins of writing in Mesopotamia lie in the images pressed onto ancient stone cylinder seals. It is believed that the world’s oldest
The mystery of the monumental and three-dimensional Urartian statue found in Garibin Tepe is unraveling
During rescue excavations conducted last year in the Tuşba District of Van, archaeologists discovered a basalt figurine weighing approximately 1 ton, dating back to the Urartian period. In 2023, excavations at Garibin Tepe led to the discovery of the region’s first monumental statue. This impressive artifact, measuring about 2 meters in length and 1 meter
A 700-year-old medieval toilet has been uncovered in archaeological excavations in Mersin
A medieval toilet estimated to be 700 years old has been uncovered in archaeological excavations conducted at the ancient city of Korykos in Mersin. Korykos Ancient City is an important archaeological site located in the Erdemli district of Mersin, in southern Türkiye, and it has a rich history. It was established in the mountainous region
A cylindrical seal from the Late Uruk period has been found in Diyarbakır
A cylinder seal from the Late Uruk Period has been discovered in ongoing excavations at Amida Mound, located in the center of Diyarbakır. Amida Mound, with its traces of continuous settlement for 8,000 years, houses the Artuklu Palace, where the world-renowned scientist Al-Jazari lived and the first robots were created. The archaeological excavations at Amida
Archaeologists have discovered a 4500-year-old goddess figurine in Pergamon
Archaeologists discovered a 4500-year-old goddess figurine during a surface survey conducted in the Bakırçay plain near the ancient city of Pergamon. The ancient city of Pergamon, located in the modern-day district of Bergama in İzmir, is considered one of the most important centers of the ancient world. It was the capital of the Kingdom of
In a cave in southeastern Türkiye, traces of human life dating back 350,000 years have been discovered
In the Uluköy Cave located in the Gurs Valley of Mardin in southeastern Türkiye, traces of early human life believed to be 350,000 years old have been identified. The rescue excavations at Uluköy Cave are being conducted under the leadership of Associate Professor Dr. Ergül Kodaş. In the first season of the rescue excavations, findings
The council building, two baths, and a temple will be restored in the ancient city of Tlos
The council building, two baths, and a temple in the ancient city of Tlos, one of the important settlement centers of the Lycian civilization, will be restored. Excavations at the ancient city of Tlos, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, are being conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Taner Korkut, a