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Anatolian News . Central Anatolia
Written by Andrew Loral
A chance discovery by a goat herder in central Türkiye has led scientists to uncover a fossil-rich site dating back 7.7 million years, offering rare insights into the region’s prehistoric ecosystem. Located near Yamula Dam in the Kocasinan district of Kayseri, the site has become one of the most significant fossil zones in Anatolia. Excavations
Bronze coins minted by Ottoman Sultan I. Murad for the important month of Ramadan for Muslims have been found at Karacahisar Castle, which is located in present-day Eskişehir province in Türkiye. I. Murad is the son of Orhan Bey and the first ruler to hold the title of sultan. He took significant steps to transform
In the ongoing rescue excavations at the ancient city of Antiocheia, located in Hatay province in southern Türkiye, twelve pipes from the Late Roman Period that supplied water to the city have been uncovered. Hatay is the province that suffered the most damage from the two major earthquakes in 2023, which resulted in the deaths
A 5,000-year-old stone-paved cellar has been discovered during the excavation of a Neolithic dwelling on Falster Island in Denmark. The cellar was uncovered during the construction of a railway passing through a farm on Falster Island. The stone-paved root cellar measures approximately 6.5 feet by 5 feet; while it may not be large in size,
In the world’s largest marble ancient city, Stratonikeia, a historical tradition was revived with the participation of university students. The Hekatesia ceremony, also known as the key transfer ceremony, was held to declare loyalty from the religious center of Lagina to the political center of Stratonikeia, a tradition that dates back 3,500 years. Stratonikeia is
The council building, two baths, and a temple in the ancient city of Tlos, one of the important settlement centers of the Lycian civilization, will be restored. Excavations at the ancient city of Tlos, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, are being conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Taner Korkut, a
Archaeologists have discovered evidence indicating that agriculture and animal husbandry were practiced 8,800 years ago on Gökçeada, the world’s first Cittaslow island. Archaeologists researching the food economy at Uğurlu-Zeytinlik Mound, located on Gökçeada, Türkiye’s largest island, have made significant findings. The excavations have been ongoing since 2009 under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Burçin Erdoğu
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 3,500-year-old settlement in the center of the Croatian Dalmatian village of Stobreč. Stobreč is a quaint village near Split, about 250 miles south of the Croatian capital Zagreb. The find includes a well-preserved monumental Greek fortification or defensive wall 230 meters long, as well as structures from various
In the excavations in front of the Phrygian rock altar within the Midas fortress attributed to King Midas of Phrygia, hearths and ovens dating back to the 7th century BC were found. Midas fortress is located in the Han district of Eskişehir, in the center of Türkiye. The fortress, built by the Phrygians in the
Remains of a 1,600-year-ld Roman military structure discovered in Hasankeyf, one of the earliest settlements in human history, located in Batman province in southeastern Türkiye. Archaeological excavations in Hasankeyf, which is separated by the Tigris River (Turkish: Dicle), indicate that human habitation in the region dates back to the 10th century BC. Excavations ongoing at
The excavation work at the theatre of the ancient city of Euromos, which has a rich history dating back to the 8th century BC, is nearing completion. Ongoing excavation efforts aim to uncover nearly all sections of the theatre, making it accessible for visitors to explore comfortably. Euromos Ancient City is located 12 kilometers away
