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Written by Oguz Büyükyıldırım
Archaeologists excavating the prehistoric settlement of Çayönü Tepesi in Diyarbakır’s Ergani district have uncovered the remains of a building that collapsed during a powerful earthquake roughly 5,000 years ago — a rare glimpse into the seismic past of one of Anatolia’s earliest farming communities. Layers of a Forgotten Tremor The discovery was announced by Assoc.
Excavations at Boncuklu Tarla, located in the Ilısu neighborhood of Dargeçit district in Mardin, southeastern Türkiye, have uncovered a 12,000-year-old carved stone block measuring 2.20 meters. Numerous findings from the Late Epipaleolithic period to the Neolithic Age have been uncovered at Boncuklu Tarla. According to archaeologists, Boncuklu Tarla is an important archaeological site that sheds
The ‘Göbekli Tepe’ exhibition, showcased in the iconic Colosseum of Ancient Rome, attracted great interest with 1.2 million visitors, bringing together history enthusiasts and culture lovers. This impressive exhibition provides visitors with information about the discovery and significance of Göbekli Tepe, while also immersing them in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient era. This unique
In the Harran archaeological site, one of the oldest settlements in the world located in southeastern Türkiye, four dog graves dating back to the Iron Age have been uncovered. The ritualistically buried dogs are interpreted as a sign of belief in the healing goddess Gula. The Harran archaeological site, which is on the UNESCO World
In the ongoing archaeological excavations at the 4,000-year-old Amorium Ancient City, located near the Emirdağ district of Afyonkarahisar in western Türkiye, a bath from the Turkish-Islamic period has been discovered. The excavations are being conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Anadolu University (AÜ), under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Zeliha
In 2018, archaeologists conducting excavations in Scremby, Lincolnshire, uncovered an enameled copper alloy chalice within a 6th-century AD female grave. This discovery was part of a study by the University of Sheffield, focusing on a Migration Period cemetery in Scremby that features 49 burials dating from 480 to 540 AD. The multicolored goblet, approximately 1,800
The restoration work of the Ancient Roman Road, hidden among modern buildings in the heart of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, is nearing completion. The Roman Road, located in the Ulus district of Ankara, is approximately 216 meters long and 6.7 meters wide. The road is paved with limestone, known for its durability. On both
The Apameia Sarcophagus, located in present-day Türkiye within the ancient city of Apameia (modern Afyonkarahisar), is a highly impressive sarcophagus. Dated to the second quarter of the 2nd century AD, this sarcophagus holds significant historical and artistic importance. The Apameia Sarcophagus is made of fine-grained white Docimeum marble. The Nikes adorning the corners of the
Hagia Sophia, one of the most famous structures in the world, will have its dome dismantled for restoration. As one of the most important examples of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia is notable for the size of its dome and the grandeur of its interior decorations. Once serving as a museum, Hagia Sophia was reopened for
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, 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
