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Spectacular Find in Kayseri: 3 Giant Elephant Skulls From 7.7 Million Years Ago Revealed

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Spectacular Find in Kayseri: 3 Giant Elephant Skulls From 7.7 Million Years Ago Revealed

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A new fossil season at Yamula Dam in central Türkiye has delivered a remarkable discovery: three massive elephant skulls dating back nearly eight million years. The excavation site, known for its extraordinary preservation of prehistoric wildlife, is helping scientists reconstruct Anatolia’s ancient ecosystems during the Late Miocene period. From Shepherd’s Discovery to Global Significance The

Kilözü Tumulus

Ancient Roman-Era Kilözü Tumulus in Bolu Declared Protected Archaeological Site

The Kilözü Tumulus, located in the village of Kilözü in Bolu’s Mudurnu district and believed to date back to the Roman era, has officially been declared a 1st-degree archaeological site by the Ankara Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. The decision came following a detailed application by the Bolu Museum Directorate and field

Boyabat Castle

Boyabat Castle: 2,700 Years of Paphlagonian Legacy

Located at the northernmost edge of Türkiye, Sinop is a city not only known for its natural beauty but also for its deep-rooted historical heritage. One of the most striking remnants of this heritage is Boyabat Castle, an ancient stronghold built around 2,700 years ago by the Paphlagonians. Perched on a rugged cliff overlooking the

Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: 3,275 Years of Heritage Written in Water

Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: 3,275 Years of Heritage Written in Water

Located in Konya’s Beyşehir district, Eflatunpınar reflects the sacred meaning of water in Hittite civilization The Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument, located in the Beyşehir district of Konya, was built approximately 3,275 years ago by the Hittites for religious ceremonies and to exalt the water cult. Positioned beside a clean natural spring, the monument stands as

Karatepe Aslantaş Inscriptions Added to UNESCO Memory of the World Register

Karatepe Aslantaş Inscriptions Added to UNESCO Memory of the World Register

The Karatepe Aslantaş Open-Air Museum, recognized as Turkey’s first open-air museum, has achieved international recognition as its bilingual inscriptions in Anatolian Hieroglyphs and Phoenician were officially added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register under the title Karatepe Inscriptions. Historic Step for Cultural Heritage The inclusion was announced following the latest session of the

Illegal Excavation Uncovers 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic in Zile

Illegal Excavation Uncovers 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic in Zile

In Zile, a district in Türkiye, four individuals conducting an illegal excavation uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic. The operation carried out by gendarmerie forces led to the recovery of the historical artifact and the arrest of those involved in the excavation. Illegal Excavation Reveals a Hidden Roman Treasure The Gendarmerie Command in Zile discovered that

Tralleis ancient city

2025 Excavation Season Begins at the Ancient City of Tralleis: Aydın’s Historical Treasure Set to Open for Visitors

In the central district of Efeler in Aydın, one of Türkiye’s significant archaeological sites dating back to antiquity, the 2025 excavation season has officially begun at the ancient city of Tralleis. First initiated in 1996, the excavations are now entering their 29th year. The work continues uninterrupted under the “Heritage for the Future” project by

Poseidon's Spearhead

Spearhead Believed to Be Poseidon’s, Possibly Roman, Unearthed in Lake İznik

In the early hours of the morning, Osman Erim and his friends cast their nets into Lake İznik to catch silverside fish. While retrieving the nets, Erim noticed an unusual, metallic object entangled among the fish. Suspecting it might be of historical value, he contacted the local museum without hesitation. “While pulling up the nets,

Pergamon Parchment

A 2200-Year-Old Legacy: The Pergamon Parchment Still Lives On Today

Pergamon is not only one of the ancient world’s great centers of science and culture—it’s also the birthplace of a unique invention that spread across the globe: parchment. Invented 2200 years ago, this craft has survived through the centuries and is still being kept alive today, thanks to devoted artisans like Meltem and Sinan Demirel.

Gevale Castle on Takkeli Mountain

Gevale Castle on Takkeli Mountain to Open a 5,000-Year-Old Historical Window in Konya

Located at the summit of Takkeli Mountain in Konya’s central Selçuklu district, Gevale Castle, a site that bears the traces of multiple civilizations including the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Karamanid, and Ottoman empires, is undergoing extensive restoration work. Once completed, the site will offer visitors the chance to explore 5,000 years of Anatolian history while

The Green Stone of Hattusa: An Ancient Enigma in the Heart of the Hittite Capital

The Green Stone of Hattusa: An Ancient Enigma in the Heart of the Hittite Capital

In the archaeological heartland of Hattusa—the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire—stands a unique object that has defied clear interpretation for decades. Known simply as the Green Stone, this smooth, cube-shaped block is positioned inside the city’s Great Temple, a sacred site dating back to the second millennium BCE. Unlike the surrounding limestone structures, the

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