Lost Temple Unearthed in Amasya: Built from Volcanic Rock, Absent from Ancient Records
Archaeologists in Türkiye have uncovered a mysterious 2,600-year-old temple at Oluz Höyük in Amasya—one that is absent even from the writings of ancient historians such as Herodotus and Strabo. The discovery sheds new light on Central Anatolia’s religious landscape during the Iron Age. Excavations, led for 19 years by Prof. Dr. Şevket Dönmez of Istanbul
Shocking Finds in the Lydian Kitchen: New Hearths, Fish Bones, and Evidence of Dog Consumption at Daskyleion
On the shores of Lake Manyas in northwestern Türkiye, the ancient city of Daskyleion has revealed fresh insights into the daily life of its inhabitants. Archaeologists excavating the so-called “Lydian kitchen” uncovered two additional hearths, alongside seeds, fish bones, and animal remains. Among the discoveries were dog bones bearing cut marks, strengthening the argument that
Gifted Burials Unearthed at İkiztepe Mound: An Avenger and a 6-Year-Old Child
Two remarkable “gifted burials” have been uncovered during this year’s excavations at the İkiztepe Mound in Bafra, Samsun. The discoveries shed new light on the burial traditions and social structures of Early Bronze Age communities in northern Anatolia. An Avenger Buried with Harpoons and a Child with Bracelets According to excavation director Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan
2,300-Year-Old Silver Coin Hoard Unearthed in Mleiha Reveals Arabia’s Role in Hellenistic Trade
A vase holding 409 ancient silver coin treasures linked to Alexander the Great reshapes the history of the Arabian Peninsula. A clay vase containing 409 silver coin tetradrachmas has been unearthed in Mleiha, Sharjah—one of the most remarkable Hellenistic finds in Arabia. The discovery connects the UAE directly to Alexander the Great’s legacy and ancient
20-Year Mystery Solved: Marble Portrait in Crimea Identified as Laodice, the Woman Who Secured Her City’s Freedom
SEVASTOPOL, CRIMEA – A decades-old archaeological mystery has finally been solved: a striking marble head discovered in 2003 at the ancient Greek city of Chersonesus Taurica has been conclusively identified as Laodice, a prominent woman whose political influence helped the Black Sea city gain free status under Roman rule. A Sculpture With a Story The
World’s Oldest Mental Hospital: Aya Maryeros Underground Monastery to Be Restored
The Aya Maryeros Underground Monastery in Derinkuyu, Nevşehir, believed to be the world’s first psychiatric treatment center from the Byzantine era, is set to undergo restoration and open as a museum. Located in Cumhuriyet District, the monastery’s entrance was discovered in the 1990s beneath an abandoned building. The complex features tunnels, carved chambers, cellars, and
4,500-Year-Old Mussel Shells Unearthed at İkiztepe: Clues to Bronze Age Cuisine and Trade in the Black Sea Region
Archaeological excavations at the İkiztepe Mound in Türkiye’s Samsun province, ongoing for over half a century, have uncovered Mediterranean mussel shells dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The discovery sheds light on ancient trade routes and Bronze Age dietary habits in northern Anatolia. A Half-Century of Excavations Revealing a Lost Settlement Situated in the
3,500-Year-Old Seal Depicting an Eagle-Headed Human Found in Karahöyük
The newly discovered seal featuring a human figure with an eagle’s head, found in Karahöyük in central Türkiye, provides a rare insight into the identity, symbolism, and belief systems of Bronze Age society. A Symbol of Power and Identity: The Eagle-Headed Human Seal Archaeologists excavating the ancient settlement of Karahöyük, located in Konya’s Meram district,
First in Anatolia: Figure of the Egyptian God Pataikos Unearthed in Perre Ancient City
A discovery in Perre Ancient City (Adıyaman, Türkiye) has not only excited archaeologists but also reshaped how we look at the cultural links between Anatolia and Egypt. In one of the five great cities of the Kingdom of Commagene, excavations revealed a 2,100-year-old chamber tomb containing a figure of the Egyptian protective god Pataikos. Egyptian
Archaeologists Uncover Early Neolithic Structures at Mendik Tepe, Potentially Older Than Göbekli Tepe
Excavations at Mendik Tepe, a prehistoric site in southeastern Türkiye, are advancing rapidly and may reveal evidence older than Göbekli Tepe, the UNESCO World Heritage site widely regarded as the “zero point of history.” Professor Douglas Baird of the University of Liverpool’s Department of Archaeology, who leads the excavation, reported that structures of different sizes