Scientists are investigating the mysterious stones used in the construction of the temples at Oluz Mound
Scientists are examining the light green mysterious stones that were predominantly used in the construction of the temples uncovered during the Amasya Oluz Mound excavations. Similar volcanic rock fragments, referred to as fine-grained tuff, were found at an ancient quarry located 10 kilometers away in the village of Doğantepe. Experts will collect samples from the
Very well-preserved temples were discovered in the Assyrian Ninurta Temple in Nimrud
Recent archaeological efforts at the ancient site of Nimrud, spearheaded by the Penn Museum in partnership with Iraqi archaeologists, have revealed two exceptionally well-preserved shrines within an Assyrian temple that was set ablaze approximately 2,600 years ago. As part of the museum’s Nimrud Project, which is one of the initiatives under the Iraq Heritage Stabilization
Turkish archaeologists discovered the 2,400-year-old battlefield of Alexander the Great’s first Persian victory in Türkiye
Turkish archaeologists have successfully identified the exact location of the legendary Battle of Granicus, where Alexander the Great won his first significant battle against the Persians in Asia Minor. The discovery came after 20 years of research. In May 334 BCE, Alexander’s Macedonian army achieved a historic victory over the formidable Persian forces for the
Experts have uncovered a 127-room villa in a new magnetic survey conducted at the ancient Assyrian capital of Khorsabad
Experts have uncovered a 127-room villa in a new magnetic survey conducted at the ancient Assyrian capital of Khorsabad in northern Iraq have carried out a comprehensive magnetic survey at Khorsabad, the former capital of the ancient Assyrian Empire. Utilizing advanced technology, they have uncovered the remnants of a vast villa featuring 127 rooms, along
In France, an 1,800-year-old gold ring depicting the Roman goddess ‘Venus the Victorious’ and coins from the Carolingian period have been discovered
Archaeologists from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have discovered an 1,800-year-old gold ring featuring a carved portrait of the Roman goddess Venus, associated with victory in battle, along with several coins from the Carolingian Empire. These finds were part of a comprehensive excavation in the Brittany region of France, near the
Archaeologists have discovered 4,000-year-old snail shells in western Türkiye
In ongoing excavations at Tavşanlı Mound in western Türkiye archaeologists have discovered 4,000-year-old snail shells. Tavşanlı Mound, located in the Tavşanlı district of Kütahya, is known as one of the largest Bronze Age settlements in Türkiye. Numerous artifacts from the Bronze Age, the Assyrian Trade Colonies period, and the Hittite Empire have been uncovered during
The Turkish Sunken Inventory Project: A 1500-Year-Old Trade Shipwreck Discovered
Under the “Blue Heritage” initiative of the Turkish Sunken Inventory Project, underwater studies conducted along the Aegean Sea coasts have uncovered a 500-year-old trade shipwreck. In underwater research conducted with robotic underwater vehicles designed by Turkish scientists and produced with local resources, a shipwreck dating back to the end of the 5th century AD was
In the Netherlands, a 2,000-year-old Roman tomb belonging to a soldier named Flaccus has been discovered
Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb from the Roman settlement in Heerlen, Netherlands. Recent analyses indicate that the tomb belonged to a Roman soldier named ‘Flaccus.’ This finding is being celebrated as the “most distinctive evidence of Roman presence in this area,” marking the first instance of a Roman tomb from 0 AD that includes
A treasure consisting of gold and silver Roman coins from the reign of Emperor Nero was discovered in West England
During construction work in Worcestershire, West England, a treasure of Roman and Iron Age silver coins dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero was discovered. The find includes the largest collection of coins from the reign of Nero ever found. The treasure consists of 1,368 coins. The coins span a period from 157 BC
A torch and a figurative head of Hecate were found in the 3,000-year-old Lagina Hecate Sanctuary
In the archaeological excavations conducted at the 3,000-year-old Lagina Hecate Sanctuary, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla in southwestern Türkiye and considered a center of pagan belief, a torch of Hecate and a figurative Corinthian column capital dating back to the 2nd century AD were found. Hecate is an important figure in Greek mythology.