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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
In the Harran archaeological site, one of the oldest settlements in the world located in southeastern Türkiye, four dog graves dating back to the Iron Age have been uncovered. The ritualistically buried dogs are interpreted as a sign of belief in the healing goddess Gula. The Harran archaeological site, which is on the UNESCO World
In the ongoing archaeological excavations at the 4,000-year-old Amorium Ancient City, located near the Emirdağ district of Afyonkarahisar in western Türkiye, a bath from the Turkish-Islamic period has been discovered. The excavations are being conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Anadolu University (AÜ), under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Zeliha
In 2018, archaeologists conducting excavations in Scremby, Lincolnshire, uncovered an enameled copper alloy chalice within a 6th-century AD female grave. This discovery was part of a study by the University of Sheffield, focusing on a Migration Period cemetery in Scremby that features 49 burials dating from 480 to 540 AD. The multicolored goblet, approximately 1,800
The restoration work of the Ancient Roman Road, hidden among modern buildings in the heart of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, is nearing completion. The Roman Road, located in the Ulus district of Ankara, is approximately 216 meters long and 6.7 meters wide. The road is paved with limestone, known for its durability. On both
The Apameia Sarcophagus, located in present-day Türkiye within the ancient city of Apameia (modern Afyonkarahisar), is a highly impressive sarcophagus. Dated to the second quarter of the 2nd century AD, this sarcophagus holds significant historical and artistic importance. The Apameia Sarcophagus is made of fine-grained white Docimeum marble. The Nikes adorning the corners of the
Hagia Sophia, one of the most famous structures in the world, will have its dome dismantled for restoration. As one of the most important examples of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia is notable for the size of its dome and the grandeur of its interior decorations. Once serving as a museum, Hagia Sophia was reopened for
Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb from the Roman settlement in Heerlen, Netherlands. Recent analyses indicate that the tomb belonged to a Roman soldier named ‘Flaccus.’ This finding is being celebrated as the “most distinctive evidence of Roman presence in this area,” marking the first instance of a Roman tomb from 0 AD that includes
The tomb of St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, who is believed to have inspired the character of Santa Claus, is thought to have been discovered. The tomb of St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, is believed to have been discovered during excavations near the church thought to have been built after his death. Since
British archaeologist Prof. Ian Hodder stated, “I believe that Göbekli Tepe changes the story about the origins of human society.” Prof. Hodder directed excavations at Çatalhöyük, the first Neolithic settlement in Anatolia, for 25 years. Ian Hodder, who participated in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition organized by the Natural History Museum (NHM) at
During construction work in Worcestershire, West England, a treasure of Roman and Iron Age silver coins dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero was discovered. The find includes the largest collection of coins from the reign of Nero ever found. The treasure consists of 1,368 coins. The coins span a period from 157 BC
