Esatlı Rock Inscriptions Reveal That Turkish Migrations to Anatolia Occurred Earlier Than Previously Thought
Turkish tribes initiated a westward migration wave from the lands known as Central Asia. The Turkish people who migrated westward in two major branches reached Anatolia in one branch, while the other branch moved towards Europe through the Russian steppes. According to official history, the Turks’ adoption of Anatolia as their homeland began with the
In Troy, Wine Was a Drink for the Common People, Not Just the Elite
In the Ancient City of Troy, where legends and realities intertwine through thousands of years of history, the belief that wine was a luxury drink exclusive to the elite has been radically changed by a scientific study. A collaborative effort by archaeologists from the Universities of Tübingen, Bonn, and Jena has proven that wine was
6000-Year-Old Unique Sacred Hearth Discovered at Tadım Mound
Archaeologists continuing excavations at Tadım Mound, located in the eastern Turkish province of Elazığ, have discovered two unique decorated sacred hearths dating back 6000 years. The excavation team also unearthed 12 Karaz pots dating from 4000-3000 BC and a painted pot decorated with mountain goats from 3200 BC, along with the sacred hearths. Elazığ Governor
Hittite Empire’s Mysterious Tablets Reborn in the Digital World: TLHdig 0.2 Released
Thousands of cuneiform tablets discovered in Boğazköy-Hattuşa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, belonging to the Hittite Empire that ruled from around 1650-1200 BC, have been made accessible to researchers and students through a digital tool. This innovative platform, called Thesaurus Linguarum Hethaeorum Digitalis (TLHdig), provides online access to sources in Hittite and other Anatolian languages,
Pessinus: The Mysterious Home of Cybele in the Heart of Anatolia
Located in Ballıhisar village, 13 kilometers south of Sivrihisar on the Ankara-Eskişehir highway, Pessinus Ancient City hosts thousands of years of history hidden in the depths of Anatolia. This ancient city carries the traces of the past to the present with excavations started by Belgium Ghent University in 1967 and continued by Australia Melbourne University.
Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum in Tirana
The Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum, which features artifacts from the Çanakkale Wars that determined the fate of World War I and offers digital displays, has opened its doors to visitors in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The Çanakkale Wars were a conflict between the Entente Powers and the Ottoman Empire, fought both on land and
500-Year-Old Mosque’s Wall Paintings Made with Egg White
In Tuğlacık Village of Yağlıdere district in Giresun, the Hacı Abdullah Mosque, standing as if a time capsule, fascinates visitors with its 500-year history. What sets this mosque apart is the captivating paintings adorning its walls, preserving their original vibrancy for centuries. These unique artworks, created using natural dyes and egg white, leave onlookers in
Akçadağ ‘Küçükkürne caves’, which occurred 50 million years ago, with Hittite and Roman traces
In Akçadağ district of Malatya, the hidden paradise of Eastern Anatolia, the “Küçükkürne caves,” bearing the traces of millions of years of geological formations and ancient civilizations, are being prepared to be opened for tourism. Shaped by tectonic movements approximately 50 million years ago, these caves resemble an open-air museum with their Hittite and Roman
Madduwatta, the Rebellious King Bound by Hittite Oaths
In the 1700s BC, the country of Hatti was threatened with collapse due to external attacks and internal conflicts. During this period, small kingdoms emerged in Anatolia. An Indo-European people called the Nešili settled in the Hatti Country, establishing the Hittite State with their capital at Hattuša, which had been cursed by Anitta, the son
Mosaic Discovery Illuminates History in Elazığ’s Salkaya Village, Excavation Area to be Expanded
A 84-square-meter floor mosaic, accidentally discovered in Elazığ’s Salkaya Village, is shedding light on the region’s history. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums has placed this significant discovery under protection by declaring the area an archaeological site. Additionally, it has been decided to expand the excavation area due