A previously unknown Roman fort discovered in North Pembrokeshire
A previously unknown Roman fort has been discovered in North Pembrokeshire in Wales. Archaeologists found the Roman fortress hidden beneath a hitherto enormous, overgrown field. “It’s a massive fortress, an incredible discovery of national significance,” Dr. Mark Merrony, a Roman expert and tutor at Wolfson College in Oxford, told the Guardian, adding that he was
Scientists say rock carvings at Göbekli Tepe may be the world’s oldest calendar
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say the carvings at Göbekli Tepe could be the world’s oldest calendar. Göbekli Tepe, considered as the zero point of human history in Şanlıurfa province of Türkiye, draws attention with its huge T-shaped stone columns with animal motifs. According to recent analysis, some of these carvings might have functioned
Famous Roman dictator Julius Caesar’s perfume recreated
The famous Roman dictator Julius Caesar’s “Telinum” perfume has been recreated by the Fragrance Culture and Tourism Association, which promotes ancient perfumes. According to research, Romans loved perfumes with simple formulas. Rhodium, made with rose oil and the sweat of gladiators, was the most widely used formula in ancient Rome. Because the dirt and sweat
Czech archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old Neolithic settlement east of Prague
An approximately 7,000-year-old Neolithic settlement has been discovered near Kutná Hora, east of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Experts describe the site as unique in that no other settlement was built on the site after its first inhabitants and it is extremely well preserved, including the floor plans of four long houses. The
The marble head of the god Zeus has unearthed in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, dedicated to Aphrodite
The marble head of Zeus, the most powerful god of Greek mythology, was found during excavations in the Anti City of Aphrodisias. The ancient city of Aphrodisias, dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is located in the Karacasu district of Aydin province in western Türkiye. According to a statement by the Ministry
Roman sarcophagus was found on a beach near Varna in Bulgaria
An ancient Roman sarcophagus was discovered by chance on a beach near the resort of St. Constantine and Helena in the city of Varna, one of Bulgaria’s most popular tourist destinations. The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is the first officially recognized Black Sea resort and is located 8 km north of the city
Underwater work at Parion reveals 2,700-year-old Roman military harbor
Underwater work in the ancient city of Parion in the Biga district of Çanakkale in northwestern Türkiye has uncovered a 2,700-year-old military harbor dating back to the Roman Empire. The military harbor is the second harbor found in the ancient city. Excavations in the ancient city of Parion, which was an important trade center of
The frescoes of the Mother Rock Church in Sumela Monastery are being restored
The damaged frescoes of the Mother Rock Church in Sumela Monastery, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, are being restored in accordance with the original. The Sumela Monastery, carved into a steep cliff and therefore also known as the “Eagle’s Nest”, is located in Trabzon’s Maçka district, within the boundaries of the
Archaeologists discover first Etruscan house structure in Corsica
Archaeologists have discovered on the east coast of Corsica the first Etruscan house structure dating from the 6th to 4th centuries BC. Archaeologists from Inrap, the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research, uncovered the Etruscan house structure as part of a project to build a detached house in the municipality of Ghisonaccia. Until today,
Hittite royal seal found in Büklükale warns ‘Whoever breaks this will die’
During excavations in Büklükale, which is thought to have served as an important military base for the Hittites, a seal belonging to the Hittite royal family was unearthed. The inscription “He who breaks dies” on the seal attracted attention. Büklükale is located about 100 kilometers southeast of Ankara, on the banks of the Kızılırmak River,