8,000-Year-Old Fox-Clad Male Figurine Unearthed in Izmir, Türkiye
Archaeologists working at Ulucak Höyük in Kemalpaşa, İzmir, have uncovered an extraordinary Neolithic figurine: a 9-centimeter clay male figure wearing a fox pelt, dated to approximately 8,000 years ago. The discovery offers fresh insights into the symbolic and ritual life of early Anatolian communities. Ritual and symbolic significance Excavation Director Prof. Dr. Özlem Çevik highlighted
2,600-Year-Old Kaminia Stele: The Linguistic Mystery of the Northern Aegean
In the summer of 1885, on the windswept island of Lemnos, archaeologists uncovered more than just a gravestone near the village of Kaminia. This local stone stele, dating back to the 6th century BC, carried a secret preserved in its inscriptions: a linguistic mystery that has puzzled scholars for over two millennia. The Kaminia Stele
3,000-Year-Old Cremation Burials and Ritual Fire Site Unearthed in Muğla, Türkiye
Archaeologists have uncovered a series of cremation burials dating back around 3,000 years at Beçin Fortress in Milas, Muğla, shedding new light on ancient funerary traditions in western Anatolia. The discovery was made during excavations led by Prof. Dr. Kadir Pektaş from Istanbul Medeniyet University. Remarkable Find Beneath a Medieval Bath The cremation burials were
Temple Dedicated to Demeter Unearthed in Ancient City of Aigai: Nearly 1,000 Miniature Hydriae Discovered
Ongoing excavations at the ancient city of Aigai in the Yuntdağı region of Manisa’s Yunusemre district have brought to light a temple dedicated to Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.The excavation is led by Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sezgin, Head of the Department of Archaeology at Manisa Celal Bayar University’s Faculty of Humanities and
Traces of Lydia in Sardis: A 2,700-Year-Old City Opens to Visitors for the First Time
Rising from the fertile plains of the Gediz Valley, Sardis stretches across time like a vast cultural mosaic. The towering columns of the Temple of Artemis, the grandeur of Roman baths, and the largest ancient synagogue of its era—this is Manisa’s Salihli district in western Türkiye. Yet the true heart of this ancient city, the
Excavations at Amos Ancient City Reveal Mosaics and Residential Structures
Archaeological work continues at full speed in Amos Ancient City, located in Turkey’s Muğla province, overlooking the coast of Marmaris. The 2025 excavation season is being carried out under the “Heritage for the Future” program of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, coordinated by the Marmaris Chamber of Commerce, with support from Marmaris Municipality as
Remains of 2,800-Year-Old Lydian Palace Unearthed at Sardis Ancient City
Excavations at Sardis Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Turkey, have revealed the remains of a Lydian palace dating back to the 8th century BCE. Sardis, located in Manisa’s Salihli district, served as the capital of the Lydian Kingdom. The ongoing archaeological work is led by Prof. Dr. Nicholas Cahill from the
5300 Years of Life Traces: Settlement History from the Late Chalcolithic to the Bronze Age Revealed at Çaltılar Mound
Archaeological excavations at Çaltılar Mound (Çaltılar Höyük) in Türkiye’s Muğla province reveal a settlement history beginning on the edge of a marsh 5,300 years ago, later expanding into a fortified center through the Chalcolithic and Bronze Ages. The only mound excavation currently active in Muğla, Çaltılar Mound, is offering new insights into the region’s prehistoric
Water Flows Again After 1,900 Years in the Roman Bath of the “City of Gladiators” Stratonikeia
In a scene that revived the grandeur of antiquity, water has flowed once more into the Roman bath of Stratonikeia — known as the “City of Gladiators” — after 1,900 years. Following meticulous excavation and restoration works, the pool was refilled using its original water channel, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the engineering of
A First in Anatolian Archaeology: 2,050-Year-Old Hexagonal Council House Unearthed in Laodicea
During the 2025 excavation season at Laodicea, an ancient city located in Denizli and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, archaeologists have uncovered a unique 2,050-year-old council house (bouleuterion) dating back to the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The architectural rarity stands out for its unusual hexagonal design—marking the first such example ever