Graveyard of 54 children found in an old quarry
In the Kulp district of Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, a graveyard of 54 children between the ages of 0-6 buried in what is believed to be an old quarry has been unearthed. Archaeologists find it surprising that only children are buried in the area where 54 graves have been found so far. The remains of
8,200 artifacts from the Paleolithic period were discovered on a university campus in Turkey
Experts working in a pistachio orchard on the campus of Gaziantep University unearthed 8200 Paleolithic artifacts. The survey work in the pistachio garden started in 2021 with the permission of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. During the research conducted under the direction of Gaziantep Museum Directorate, 8,200 chipped stone artifacts used in activities such
1800-year-old surgical instruments found in Zerzevan Castle
During excavations at Zerzevan Castle in the Çınar district of Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, 1800-year-old surgical instruments were found near an underground temple of the Mithras religion. Excavations at Zerzevan Castle, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, have been ongoing since 2014. The excavations are supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,
The rescue excavation initiated by officials responding to the report of illegal digging uncovered Roman-era floor mosaics
In response to a report of illegal excavation at the area known locally as Kela Hanma (Lady Castle), situated in Uzunkaya Village approximately 30 kilometers away from the town center of Mardin, officials initiated a rescue excavation. During these excavations, Roman-era floor mosaics featuring marine life figures were unearthed at the remains of a villa
Rare talismanic healing bowl found in Hasankeyf excavations
During the ongoing excavations in Hasankeyf Mound, one of the oldest Neolithic settlements in Anatolia, an 800-year-old talismanic bowl used for healing and two thumb rings made of agate and bone used by archers were unearthed. Hasankeyf Mound is located in the Hasankeyf district of Batman province in southeastern Turkey. In addition to artifacts from
Spirits of Girnavaz Mound
Girnavaz Mound is located 4 kilometers north of the Nusaybin district, which belongs to the Mardin province in Turkey. It’s situated very close to the Syrian border and lies along the route coming from Northern Mesopotamia. Its introduction to the scientific world was attributed to A.T. Olmstead. The mound represents a settlement from the Neo-Assyrian
Archaeologists uncover more than 2,000 seal impressions in the Ancient city of Doliche
Archaeologists from the Asia Minor Research Center uncovered the city archives in the ancient city of Doliche in south-eastern Turkey and recovered over 2,000 seal impressions used to seal documents. Doliche is an ancient city located at the northern fringe of Gaziantep in SE Türkiye. It is a significant religious center that has been associated
The monumental gate of the 1,900-year-old Mithras Temple in Zerzevan Fortress has been reached
The site of the main entrance gate of the 1,900-year-old underground temple belonging to the Mithras religion has been determined during excavations at Zerzevan Fortress in the Çınar district of Diyarbakır. The Zerzevan Fortress, used as a border garrison during the Roman Empire, is believed to have its origins in a fortress known as Kinabu
The villagers from Adıyaman found the cult area where the ‘oboo’ structures are located
In the Çet Plateau of Kürtek Mountain in the Gerger district of Adıyaman, a place that could have been used as a cult area by people since ancient times has been identified. Structures made by stacking various-sized stones, known as ‘oboo,’ ‘ovoo,’ or ‘oba,’ are considered as mounds or towers. Areas containing these structures, commonly
One of the oldest known Byzantine churches was found in Diyarbakır
The excavation uncovered one of the oldest Byzantine churches found in Diyarbakır. The church, estimated to be 1500 years old, contains 46 tombs. The team conducting surface surveys in Diyarbakır’s Kulp district found a coin dating back to the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I. Following this discovery, an excavation was initiated in the