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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

In the Netherlands, a 2,000-year-old Roman tomb belonging to a soldier named Flaccus has been discovered

In the Netherlands, a 2,000-year-old Roman tomb belonging to a soldier named Flaccus has been discovered

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, known as Santa Claus, may have been found

The tomb of St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus, may have been found

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

Prof. Ian Hodder

Prof. Ian Hodder, “I believe that Göbekli Tepe changes the story about the origins of human society.”

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

A-Hoard-of-Gold-and-Silver-Roman-Coins-Dating-Back-to-the-Reign-of-Emperor-Nero-was-Found-in-Worcestershire

A treasure consisting of gold and silver Roman coins from the reign of Emperor Nero was discovered in West England

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

A torch and a figurative head of Hecate were found in the 3,000-year-old Lagina Hecate Sanctuary

A torch and a figurative head of Hecate were found in the 3,000-year-old Lagina Hecate Sanctuary

In the archaeological excavations conducted at the 3,000-year-old Lagina Hecate Sanctuary, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla in southwestern Türkiye and considered a center of pagan belief, a torch of Hecate and a figurative Corinthian column capital dating back to the 2nd century AD were found. Hecate is an important figure in Greek mythology.

Archaeologists have discovered a 4,400-year-old jade cylinder seal in western Türkiye

Archaeologists have discovered a 4,400-year-old jade cylinder seal in western Türkiye

Archaeologists working at the Seyitömer Mound in western Türkiye have discovered a 4,400-year-old jade cylinder seal. Excavations at the Seyitömer Mound in Kütahya are being conducted under the leadership of Dr. Sevgi Gürdal, the Director of the Kütahya Museum. The seal made of jade is believed to be the oldest of its kind found in

Tavsanli Mound, the heart of Kütahya

The heart of Kütahya, at Tavşanlı Mound, has yielded a 3,200-year-old piercing tool and tweezers made of bronze

Due to its heart-shaped appearance when viewed from above, Tavşanlı Mound, referred to as the heart of Kütahya, has yielded a 3,200-year-old bronze piercing tool with a bone handle and tweezers during excavations. Tavşanlı Mound is located approximately 1.5 kilometers from the center of Kütahya and is one of the largest mounds in Anatolia, with

Archaeologists discovered a 500-year-old Chinese inscription on Mount Zion in Jerusalem

Archaeologists discovered a 500-year-old Chinese inscription on Mount Zion in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have discovered a 500-year-old Chinese inscription on a piece of blue-and-white porcelain found on Mount Zion, representing the oldest known Chinese writing found in Israel. The inscription states, “Forever we will protect the eternal spring,” and was uncovered during a three-year collaborative excavation conducted by the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the German Protestant

Medusa mosaic

The Medusa mosaic has been protect by a special technique

The stunning Medusa mosaic of the ancient city of Kibyra, located in the Gölhisar district of Burdur and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, has been covered with a special method to protect it from climate conditions. The Medusa depicted in the mosaic is a terrifying Gorgon with a head full of snakes,

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko

The Crown Prince and Princess of Japan will visit the archaeological site associated with Prince Mikasa in Türkiye

Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will visit Türkiye on Tuesday for a goodwill visit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Türkiye. The long-standing friendship between Türkiye and Japan was highlighted by the Ertuğrul frigate disaster that occurred on September 15, 1890. On September 15, 1890, the Ertuğrul

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