Aphrodisias: The Sculptural Capital of the Ancient World and the Magic of Marble
A hidden paradise in Aydın’s Karacasu district: Aphrodisias. This unique city, one of the most important art and culture centers of the ancient world, is dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. However, what truly brought fame to Aphrodisias was its unparalleled mastery in sculpture and the magic of marble. The Dance of
They Were Caught Trying to Sell a Medieval Mummy in Niğde
The Niğde Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams apprehended 6 individuals red-handed who were attempting to sell a human mummy, believed to be from the Middle Ages, in a successful operation. During the raid in the Bor district, the mummy seized at the residence of a person named H.G. was found in a preserved state of bodily
The 3,500-Year-Old Hittite Linen Fabric Discovered 30 Years Ago is Being Exhibited for the First Time
The 3500-year-old Hittite linen fabric, unearthed during archaeological excavations at the Şapinuva archaeological site in Çorum’s Ortaköy district in 1995, has been exhibited for the first time at the Çorum Museum. This rare find provides significant information about the Hittites’ textile technology and cultural heritage. This priceless piece of fabric, found during excavations led by
“Hittites” Exhibition in South Korea
The “Hittites” exhibition, featuring 212 artifacts brought from Türkiye, has opened at the Baekje Museum in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The exhibition showcases significant artifacts from the Hittite civilization, selected from the museums in Çorum, Boğazköy, and Alacahöyük. During the opening of the exhibition, Birol İnceciköz, the General Director of Cultural Heritage and
Mysterious Treasures of the Bronze Age: 10 New Artifacts Added to Iran’s National Heritage List
Ten ancient artifacts dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, unearthed from the Jiroft Plain in Iran’s Kerman province, have been officially registered in the country’s National List of Movable Heritage. This significant development is of great importance for the preservation of artifacts that carry the traces of the Jiroft culture’s richness from the depths
A Pledge of Loyalty in the East of Rome: The Augustus Oath of Anatolia
April 16, 1900… Belgian historian Bishop Franz Cumont of Amasya encountered a stone, a silent witness to history, in the courtyard of an Orthodox Church in Vezirköprü. Cumont’s simple note, “Monday, April 16: Copied an inscription in a Greek Church,” was actually the discovery of a treasure that would illuminate the history of the Roman
Ancient Patara Lighthouse to Illuminate the Way for Sailors Once Again
The ancient city of Patara, located in Antalya, southwestern Türkiye, is renowned for its rich history. Once the capital of the Lycian League, this vital port city was a hub of maritime trade. Now, the ancient lighthouse, built by Roman Emperor Nero and destroyed by natural disasters, is being reconstructed using its original stones, ready
Unique rock tomb discovered by chance in the courtyard of a house in southeastern Türkiye
Şanlıurfa, located in southeastern Türkiye, has added a new mysterious page to its historical record. A 2300-year-old rock tomb, discovered by chance in the courtyard of a house, sheds light on the city’s thousands of years of history. This significant discovery, announced by Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak, once again revealed the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Archaeologists Discover Woodhenge Structure in Denmark
The recent archaeological discovery in the town of Aars, Denmark, is poised to radically change our understanding of Europe’s Neolithic period. Archaeologists from the Vesthimmerland Museum have unearthed a circular structure dating from 2600-1600 BC, known as “woodhenge,” consisting of 45 wooden pieces. This extraordinary find adds a new dimension to the prehistoric cultural interactions
Royal Divorce Decree from the Hittite King to Ugarit: 3300-Year-Old Scandalous Love and Political Intrigue
A royal scandal lost in the dusty pages of history comes to light after 3300 years. The divorce decree sent by Hittite King Tudhaliya IV to Ugarit King Ammistamru II is not just a declaration of separation, but also reveals the political intrigues, personal dramas, and legal regulations of the period. Secrets Hidden in the