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World’s Oldest Mental Hospital: Aya Maryeros Underground Monastery to Be Restored

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia

World’s Oldest Mental Hospital: Aya Maryeros Underground Monastery to Be Restored

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Myra’s Roman Theatre to Be Rebuilt Using Original Stones in Antalya

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian

Myra’s Roman Theatre to Be Rebuilt Using Original Stones in Antalya

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5,000-Year-Old Evidence of Charcoal-Based Medicine and Ancient Antibiotic Resistance Unearthed in Zonguldak’s İnönü Cave

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia

5,000-Year-Old Evidence of Charcoal-Based Medicine and Ancient Antibiotic Resistance Unearthed in Zonguldak’s İnönü Cave

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A groundbreaking interdisciplinary study led by archaeologists and microbiologists from Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) has revealed that prehistoric communities in northern Türkiye were using charcoal for medicinal purposes 5,000 years ago. The same project also traced the origins of antibiotic resistance genes back more than 6,000 years, challenging assumptions that resistance emerged solely due

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

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia

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

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Mythology Film Festival Comes to Ancient Tralleis: Cinema, Music, and Literature in a 3,000-Year-Old City

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A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

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Ancient city of Sebaste

The granary was found in the ancient city of Sebaste, founded by the first Roman emperor Augustus

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Donalar Kale Kapı Rock Tomb or Donalar Rock Tomb

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Written by September 5, 2025

3,500-Year-Old ‘Kitchen Set’ Discovered at Karahöyük in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeological excavations in Karahöyük, located in Konya’s Meram district, have revealed striking finds that shed light on everyday life in central Anatolia around 3,500 years ago. A complete kitchen set consisting of a jug, a plate, and a handled cup, along with silver plates wrapped in cloth, children’s toys, figurines, and cremation burials, has been

Byzantium’s Forgotten Defense Line: The 1,500-Year-Old Anastasian Wall
Written by September 4, 2025

Byzantium’s Forgotten Defense Line: The 1,500-Year-Old Anastasian Wall

Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace Article

Few visitors exploring Istanbul’s historic treasures know that 65 kilometers west of the city, hidden among forests and fields, lies one of Byzantium’s most ambitious but forgotten fortifications: the Anastasian Wall, also known as the Long Walls of Thrace. Built in the early 6th century under Emperor Anastasios I, this massive line of defense once

3000-Year-Old-Neo-Hittite-Meat-Oven-Discovered-at-Arslantepe-Mound
Written by September 3, 2025

3,000-Year-Old Neo-Hittite Meat Oven Discovered at Arslantepe Mound

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia Article

In eastern Türkiye, archaeologists at Arslantepe Mound have unearthed a 3,000-year-old underground meat oven dating to the Neo-Hittite period. Although resembling a traditional tandır, the structure served a different purpose. The discovery is regarded as a striking development for both archaeology and gastronomy. Located just 7 kilometers from Malatya’s city center, Arslantepe was continuously inhabited

Written by September 2, 2025

Sayburç Excavations Reveal 12,600-Year-Old Neolithic Settlement with Over 50 Structures

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

Archaeological excavations in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Türkiye, are shedding new light on one of the most critical turning points in human history. At the Sayburç Neolithic settlement, researchers have uncovered more than 50 structures dating back 12,600 years. The excavations are part of the “Taş Tepeler Project”, a large-scale initiative led by the Ministry of Culture

Search for the Battlefield of the 1101 Crusade Begins in Ereğli, Türkiye
Written by September 2, 2025

Search for the Battlefield of the 1101 Crusade Begins in Ereğli, Türkiye

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeologists and historians have launched a surface survey in Ereğli, Konya, to determine the exact location of the Battle of Ereğli, one of the decisive clashes of the Crusade of 1101. The fieldwork is being carried out between the neighborhoods of Akhüyük and Çiller with the participation of a 15-member team. Among them are Prof.

Egyptian God Pataikos Unearthed in Perre Ancient City
Written by September 1, 2025

First in Anatolia: Figure of the Egyptian God Pataikos Unearthed in Perre Ancient City

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

A discovery in Perre Ancient City (Adıyaman, Türkiye) has not only excited archaeologists but also reshaped how we look at the cultural links between Anatolia and Egypt. In one of the five great cities of the Kingdom of Commagene, excavations revealed a 2,100-year-old chamber tomb containing a figure of the Egyptian protective god Pataikos. Egyptian

Rare Mosaics Seized in Gaziantep: 3 Detained in Historic Artifact Operation
Written by August 31, 2025

Rare Mosaics Seized in Gaziantep: 3 Detained in Historic Artifact Operation

Anatolian News Article

In Gaziantep’s Nurdağı district, Turkish gendarmerie officers conducted an operation that resulted in the seizure of two rare mosaics and the detention of three suspects. According to authorities, E.Ç., M.B., and M.B. were under investigation for attempting to sell historically significant mosaics obtained through illegal channels. Acting on intelligence, gendarmerie officers stopped a vehicle belonging

From Central Asia to the Balkans: Ram and Sheep-Shaped Tombstones Go on Display in Diyarbakır for the First Time
Written by August 31, 2025

From Central Asia to the Balkans: Ram and Sheep-Shaped Tombstones Go on Display in Diyarbakır for the First Time

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

The Diyarbakır Museum has unveiled ram and sheep-shaped tombstones that had remained in storage for 91 years. These sculpted stones, carved from basalt and limestone, were not only markers of the dead but also symbols of identity, gender, and social status in medieval Anatolia. Founded in 1934, the Diyarbakır Museum is one of Türkiye’s oldest

“House of the Dead” Unearthed at Çatalhöyük: Remains of 20 Individuals Discovered
Written by August 30, 2025

“House of the Dead” Unearthed at Çatalhöyük: Remains of 20 Individuals Discovered

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeologists working at Çatalhöyük, one of the world’s most significant Neolithic settlements in central Türkiye, have uncovered a striking new discovery. Excavations in the eastern sector of the site, led by Prof. Dr. Arkadiusz Marciniak of the Institute of Prehistory at Poznań University in Poland, revealed clusters of buildings arranged around a courtyard — many

8,000-Year-Old Fox-Clad Male Figurine Unearthed in Izmir, Türkiye
Written by August 29, 2025

8,000-Year-Old Fox-Clad Male Figurine Unearthed in Izmir, Türkiye

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

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

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