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7.7-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bed Discovered by Goat Herder in Central Türkiye

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7.7-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bed Discovered by Goat Herder in Central Türkiye

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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

Mount Ararat

Visitors will be able to visit the hole made by the meteorite that fell on Mount Ararat 1 million years ago

Work is underway to open the meteorite pit, which was formed when a meteorite hit Mount Pain, Türkiye’s largest mountain, 1 million years ago, to visitors. Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) is also known as the mountain where the ark of the prophet Noah ran aground after the flood. Mount Ararat is an extinct volcano with

Topkapi Palace_Cariye

Topkapi Palace’s Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam was opened to visitors for the first time in its history

The Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam, one of the oldest buildings of Topkapi Palace, was opened to visitors for the first time in its history after meticulous restoration works. Topkapi Palace was started to be built in 1465 after Mehmed the Conqueror conquered Constantinople in 1453 and was completed in 1481. Topkapi Palace is a historical

A necropolis dedicated to stillborn and very young children unearthed in France

A necropolis dedicated to stillborn and very young children unearthed in France

The news of a death deeply upsets everyone. But the news of the death of stillborn or very young children is even sadder. Some cultures believe that those who die as babies become angels and enter heaven. During an excavation in the historic center of Auxerre, France, a necropolis dedicated to stillborn and very young

Elgin marbles

Türkiye backs Athens’ demand for the return of the Elgin Marbles from the UK

Türkiye supports the return of the Elgin marbles to Greece, which were taken to Britain by Thomas Bruce, the Scottish Lord of Elgin, who served as British Ambassador to Istanbul between 1801 and 1812. Elgin argued that the statues were in danger of destruction and should be taken to England for preservation. The move sparked

A rare stone mask discovered on Mount Hebron, more than 9,500 years old, will go on public display

A rare stone mask discovered on Mount Hebron, more than 9,500 years old, will go on public display

A rare stone mask more than 9,500 years old, discovered on Mount Hebron, will go on public display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The mask made of Dolomitic limestone was unearthed by an archaeological team from the Civil Administration near the settlement of Pnei Hever. Archaeologists date the stone mask to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic

Kültepe museum

The 4000-year-old clay tablets discovered in Kültepe excavations will be exhibited in the rock-carved Kültepe Museum

The construction of the rock-carved Kültepe Museum, where clay tablets unearthed during archaeological excavations in the Kültepe/Kanesh karum, founded by Assyrian merchants in Anatolia, will be exhibited, continues. Kültepe/Kanesh Karum is an important archaeological site because it is the starting point of written history in Anatolia. Excavations in Kültepe, which dates back to 6000 years,

Archaeologists discover submerged Roman structure on Italy's west coast

Archaeologists discover submerged Roman structure on Italy’s west coast

An important submerged Roman building has been uncovered on the coastline of Campo di Mare on Italy’s west coast. The 50-meter-diameter circular Roman structure discovered underwater was connected to a Cipollino marble column with an Ionic capital in 2021. Initial investigations by experts suggest that the extent and complexity of the structure could be a

Mor Kiryakus

Restoration of the 1600-year-old Mor Kiryakus Monastery comes to an end

The restoration of the 1600-year-old Mor Kiryakus Monastery, an important religious center for Assyrian Christianity in Batman, located in southeastern Türkiye, has come to an end. Mor Kiryakus Monastery is located at the very edge of the Turabidin region, which is considered sacred by Syriac Christians. The monastery was built in the 5th century in

Remains of Norman Bridge found during excavations at Chichester's Priory Park in England

Remains of Norman Bridge found during excavations at Chichester’s Priory Park in England

The remains of a military causeway or bridge leading to an 11th-century Norman castle were found during excavations at Chichester’s Priory Park in West Sussex, England. The excavation team is led by Chichester District Council’s archaeologist James Kenny and includes archaeologists from Chichester and District Archaeological Society. Chichester’s Priory Park Excavations have reached their seventh

The 800-year-old Obruk Inn, considered the oldest hotel in Konya, has started to serve again

The 800-year-old Obruk Inn, considered the oldest hotel in Konya, has started to serve again

The 800-year-old Obruk Inn, which is considered to be the oldest hotel in Konya, completed its restoration and started to serve as a hotel again. Obruk Inn takes its name from the Kizoren Pothole next to which it was built. Obruk Inn is one of the Seljuk period works. The Seljuk caravanserai, which was built

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