Derinkuyu Underground City: The Mysterious Labyrinth of Cappadocia
Derinkuyu Underground City is one of the most impressive underground cities in the Cappadocia region, located in the Derinkuyu district of Nevşehir, Türkiye. Derinkuyu is situated 30 kilometers away from Nevşehir, which is centrally located in Türkiye. Discovered by a villager by chance in 1963, Derinkuyu Underground City was opened to visitors in 1967. It
Human brains preserve in diverse environments for at least 12 000 years
A study by forensic anthropologist Alexandra Morton-Hayward and her team from the University of Oxford has shown that the human brain can survive the test of time far better than previously believed. This finding shows that human brains are surprisingly resistant to disintegration, which is a sharp contrast to previous theories. Researchers, canvassed archaeologists around
7,000-year-old canoes discovered in Italy show early development of maritime technology in the Mediterranean
A series of canoes estimated to be 7,000 years old have been discovered in the Neolithic (Late Stone Age) lakeshore village of La Marmotta, about 30 km northwest of the Italian capital Rome. These canoes offer new insights into the early development of maritime technology in the Mediterranean. The canoes date between 5700 BC and
The Talismanic Medallion of Mehmet the Conqueror is on Sale
A talismanic medallion believed to belong to Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, which is of great historical and artistic importance, will be offered for sale at an auction in London. The medallion is estimated to date back to the period between 1432 and 1481, when Mehmet the Conqueror was a prince. The bronze portrait is thought
Message from 2100 years ago: “Be extremely obedient and law-abiding”
The translation process of the 2100-year-old inscription found in the ancient city of Perre in Adıyaman continues. The message “Obey and respect the law to the utmost” read on the inscription drew attention. The ancient city of Perre is located in the central Örenli (Pirin) neighborhood of Adıyaman province in the southeast of today’s Turkey.
The oldest evidence of piercing was found in 11,000-year-old skeletons at Boncuklu Tarla
Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence of piercings in skeletons dating back 11,000 years at the Boncuklu Tarla excavation site. The evidence will provide new insights into the body modification practices of early sedentary communities in Southwest Asia. Beaded Field is located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. There are settlement layers from the
Roman artifacts discovered during a drilling for a housing complex construction
Gold earrings, rings, tear bottles and lamps dating back to the Roman period were discovered during a drilling for a housing complex construction in the town of Amasra, Bartın. Four tombs were unearthed during the excavation. Historical artifacts were taken under custody at Amasra Museum Directorate. Drilling excavations were carried out at 6 different points
Unique gold ring and crystal amulet among 30,000 medieval treasures uncovered in Sweden
In the Swedish medieval city of Kalmar, archaeologists from the State Historical Museums unearthed the remains of over 30,000 objects during a two-year project. A gold ring and a crystal amulet with carved figures are two unique finds among the nearly 30,000 objects. Archaeologists have excavated parts of around 50 medieval plots, a dozen streets,
The world’s first beauty contest has held on Mount Ida
The world’s first beauty contest was held at the foot of Mount Ida between Aphrohite, Hera and Athena under the refereeing of Paris. The names Idaios and Idaia are mentioned in the myths. Idaia means coming from Ida or living in Ida. Mount Ida is known as the Mountain of mythology and legends in the
Wooden-handled knives belonging to the Persians and Medes were found during excavations at Oluz Mound
Two knives with wooden handles, believed to belong to the Persians and Medes who ruled between 500-600 BC, were found during excavations at Oluz Mound in the Göynücek district of Amasya. During the excavations that have been going on for 18 years in Oluz Mound, the remains of the Persian monumental road, Persian type column