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

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

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8,800-Year-Old Farming Houses Unearthed on Gökçeada: A First for the Aegean Islands

Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace

8,800-Year-Old Farming Houses Unearthed on Gökçeada: A First for the Aegean Islands

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Mendik Tepe

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

Archaeologists Uncover Early Neolithic Structures at Mendik Tepe, Potentially Older Than Göbekli Tepe

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Excavations at Mendik Tepe, a prehistoric site in southeastern Türkiye, are advancing rapidly and may reveal evidence older than Göbekli Tepe, the UNESCO World Heritage site widely regarded as the “zero point of history.” Professor Douglas Baird of the University of Liverpool’s Department of Archaeology, who leads the excavation, reported that structures of different sizes

Türkiye’s Third-Largest Odeon Unearthed in Ancient City of Sagalassos

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian

Türkiye’s Third-Largest Odeon Unearthed in Ancient City of Sagalassos

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2,000-Year-Old Roman Pool Still Supplies Water in Satala, Türkiye

Anatolian News . Black Sea

2,000-Year-Old Roman Pool Still Supplies Water in Satala, Türkiye

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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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Water Flows Again After 1,900 Years in the Roman Bath of the “City of Gladiators” Stratonikeia
Written by August 11, 2025

Water Flows Again After 1,900 Years in the Roman Bath of the “City of Gladiators” Stratonikeia

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

In a scene that revived the grandeur of antiquity, water has flowed once more into the Roman bath of Stratonikeia — known as the “City of Gladiators” — after 1,900 years. Following meticulous excavation and restoration works, the pool was refilled using its original water channel, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the engineering of

Vessel Within a Vessel
Written by August 10, 2025

From the Neolithic Age to the Present: The Discovery of the “Vessel Within a Vessel” at Karahantepe is Revolutionizing Historical Narratives

Anatolian News Article

An extraordinary collection of 485 pieces from the Karahantepe region of Şanlıurfa was featured at the International Archaeology Symposium and “The Golden Age of Archaeology” exhibition held at the Presidential National Library in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. Among these, a unique stone vessel containing a smaller vessel stands out as the oldest and most

Ancient Rock-Cut Tomb in Suruç Added to Şanlıurfa’s Cultural Inventory
Written by August 9, 2025

Cross-Carved Ancient Rock-Cut Tomb Officially Registered in Suruç, Türkiye

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

A recently identified rock-cut tomb in the Köseveli neighborhood of Suruç, Şanlıurfa, has been officially recorded as part of the province’s cultural heritage inventory. The registration was carried out under an ongoing documentation project aimed at cataloging all historical landmarks in the region. Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak announced the discovery on social media, emphasizing that

Written by August 8, 2025

Ritual Infant Remains Discovered at Hittite Site of Uşaklı Höyük in Central Anatolia

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

The 2025 excavation season at Uşaklı Höyük in Central Anatolia concluded with a striking discovery relevant to both archaeology and Hittite history. The Italian Archaeological Mission from the University of Pisa uncovered infant remains around a monumental structure known as the “Circular Building,” believed to have ritual significance. Excavations focused primarily on terrace areas to

Mysterious-2200-Year-Old-Galatian-Spear-from-Hattusa-Goes-on-Display-for-the-First-Time
Written by August 8, 2025

Mysterious 2,200-Year-Old Galatian Spear from Hattusa Goes on Display for the First Time

Anatolian News Article

A unique 2,200-year-old iron spear, unearthed in the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa, is now on public display for the first time. The weapon, unlike anything else found in Anatolia, is the centerpiece of the “Hapalki: Iron” exhibition at the Boğazköy Museum in Türkiye’s Çorum province. The spear was discovered in 2010 during excavations carried

Roman Emperor's Shadow Appears in Aspendos: 1,700-Year-Old Statue Head Found
Written by August 7, 2025

Roman Emperor’s Shadow Appears in Aspendos: 1,700-Year-Old Statue Head Found

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

A marble head believed to depict a Roman emperor has been unearthed during excavations at the ancient city of Aspendos in southern Türkiye. The piece is thought to date to the late 3rd century AD and reflects a rare blend of Roman realism and Hellenistic artistry. Archaeological teams working at the Roman forum of Aspendos,

Written by August 6, 2025

A 600-Year-Old Prayer Room Found Hidden Under a Firewood Storage in Cappadocia

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

What appeared to be a simple firewood storage area in the village of Taşkınpaşa, Cappadocia, central Türkiye, has revealed a centuries-old Islamic prayer room. Experts date the rock-cut site to approximately 600 years ago, possibly from the Eretnaid period. During a surface survey conducted by art historians from Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (NEVÜ), a

Haldi’s Sacred City
Written by August 6, 2025

Unearthed Legacy: Körzüt Fortress Identified as “Haldi’s Sacred City” Through Cuneiform Tablets

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia Article

Excavations in eastern Türkiye’s Van Province have revealed that the ancient Körzüt Fortress—built by the Urartians—was once known as “Haldi Patari,” meaning “The Sacred City of Haldi.” The discovery stems from the deciphering of cuneiform tablets found within a monumental temple complex. Perched on the volcanic slopes of the Muradiye district, Körzüt Fortress has long

3,000-Meter-High Stronghold Discovered in Eastern Türkiye May Reveal Urartian Secrets
Written by August 5, 2025

3,000-Meter-High Stronghold Discovered in Eastern Türkiye May Reveal Urartian Secrets

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia Article

Archaeologists unveil a massive high-altitude Iron Age fortress in Van’s Tirişin Plateau, offering rare insight into the military and pastoral strategies of ancient eastern Anatolia. In a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of highland civilizations in eastern Anatolia, archaeologists in Türkiye have uncovered the ruins of a colossal mountain-top fortress nearly 3,000 meters

Bilkent University Takes Over Excavations at Ancient Sagalassos
Written by August 5, 2025

Bilkent University Takes Over Excavations at Ancient Sagalassos, the Summit of Pisidia

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

One of the most ambitious archaeological transitions in Türkiye has taken place in the ancient city of Sagalassos, nestled high in the Taurus Mountains. Bilkent University has officially assumed the directorship of the Sagalassos excavations from the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium, after 35 years of continuous research. The project is now led

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