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

Aegean . Anatolian News

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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Reviving the Bread of the Hittites
Written by August 4, 2025

Reviving the Bread of the Hittites: Ancient Recipe Recreated by Women’s Cooperative in Central Türkiye

Anatolian News Article

In the heart of Anatolia, a 3,500-year-old culinary tradition has been brought back to life. Inspired by cuneiform tablets unearthed in the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa (modern-day Boğazkale), a women’s cooperative in the Turkish province of Çorum has successfully recreated “Hittite bread” using organic, pre-industrial methods. Led by agricultural engineer Tuba Topkara, the Valide

Mosaic Clues Suggest Roman General’s Residence in Ancient İznik
Written by August 4, 2025

Mosaic Clues Suggest Roman General’s Residence in Ancient İznik

Black Sea . Marmara and Thrace Article

A stunning new archaeological discovery in the ancient city of İznik (ancient Nicaea), Türkiye, has revealed Roman-era graves and vibrant mosaics — possibly part of a noble residence once belonging to a Roman general. Archaeologists from the İznik Museum Directorate uncovered three new burial plots and a basilica floor decorated with colorful mosaics in the

The Statue of Hestia
Written by August 3, 2025

The Statue of Hestia, the Guardian Goddess of Aigai, from the Hellenistic Period, is Now on Display at the Manisa Museum

Anatolian News Article

A 2.7-meter-tall marble statue of the goddess Hestia, discovered in 2005 during excavations at the ancient city of Aigai in western Türkiye, is now on display for the first time. Believed to be the only known Hestia statue from the Hellenistic period that has survived to the present day, it is showcased in a specially

119 Years of Excavations at Hattusa: New Discoveries in the Mysterious Area Between the Great Temple and Palace
Written by August 3, 2025

119 Years of Excavations at Hattusa: New Discoveries in the Mysterious Area Between the Great Temple and Palace

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

In Boğazkale, Çorum Province, the ancient capital of the Hittites, Hattusa, has entered its 119th season of excavation. Led by Professor Dr. Andreas Schachner, the archaeological team is conducting in-depth research between the Great Temple and the palace, aiming to uncover new insights into the Hittite civilization’s different periods and their cultural heritage. A Century-Long

Star of David with a Cross Found in Roman-Byzantine Mosaic in Türkiye
Written by August 2, 2025

Star of David with a Cross Found in Roman-Byzantine Mosaic in Türkiye: Rare Symbolism Unearthed in Unexpected Discovery

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

The 35-square-meter mosaic also contains a six-line petition written in Ancient Greek In an extraordinary discovery in southeastern Türkiye, a Roman–Byzantine-era mosaic featuring a Star of David with a Christian cross embedded inside has been unearthed during a burial excavation in Ergani, Diyarbakır. The 35-square-meter mosaic floor, which also includes a six-line inscription in Ancient

A First in Anatolian Archaeology: 2,050-Year-Old Hexagonal Council House Unearthed in Laodicea
Written by August 2, 2025

A First in Anatolian Archaeology: 2,050-Year-Old Hexagonal Council House Unearthed in Laodicea

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

During the 2025 excavation season at Laodicea, an ancient city located in Denizli and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, archaeologists have uncovered a unique 2,050-year-old council house (bouleuterion) dating back to the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The architectural rarity stands out for its unusual hexagonal design—marking the first such example ever

Priene
Written by August 1, 2025

Priene, Anatolia’s First Planned City, Poised for Permanent UNESCO World Heritage Listing

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Located in Söke district of Aydın province, Türkiye, Priene Ancient City dates back to the 4th century BCE and stands as Anatolia’s earliest known planned city. With its strategic stone walls measuring 2 meters thick and a highly organized urban layout, Priene is now undergoing intensive efforts for permanent inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage

New Clues of a Late Byzantine Production Zone Uncovered at Kadıkalesi (Anaia)
Written by August 1, 2025

New Clues of a Late Byzantine Production Zone Uncovered at Kadıkalesi (Anaia) in Western Türkiye

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeological excavations at the historic site of Kadıkalesi (ancient Anaia) in Kuşadası, western Türkiye, have revealed compelling traces of glass and ceramic production dating back to the 13th century. Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suna Çağaptay from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, the excavations uncovered two new architectural spaces, one of which yielded pithos fragments—large storage

Ancient Assos Theater
Written by July 31, 2025

Echoes of the Aegean: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Ancient Assos Set for Restoration

Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace Article

Poised dramatically on a volcanic hillside overlooking the sapphire waters of the Aegean and the distant peaks of Lesbos, the 2,200-year-old Hellenistic theater of Assos is about to return to the spotlight. One of Anatolia’s best-preserved ancient theaters is now entering a major restoration phase that aims to reawaken its role as a cultural gathering

1,800-Year-Old Roman Water Distribution System Unearthed at Zerzevan Castle
Written by July 31, 2025

1,800-Year-Old Roman Water Distribution System Unearthed at Zerzevan Castle in Türkiye

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

Archaeologists have uncovered an intricate Roman-era water distribution system at Zerzevan Castle, a 3,000-year-old fortified site located in southeastern Türkiye’s Diyarbakır province. The discovery sheds new light on the region’s advanced hydraulic engineering during the height of the Roman Empire. Strategic Outpost with Sacred Secrets Perched atop a 124-meter-high rocky ridge overlooking the ancient Mesopotamian

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