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World’s Oldest Mental Hospital: Aya Maryeros Underground Monastery to Be Restored

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia

World’s Oldest Mental Hospital: Aya Maryeros Underground Monastery to Be Restored

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Myra’s Roman Theatre to Be Rebuilt Using Original Stones in Antalya

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Myra’s Roman Theatre to Be Rebuilt Using Original Stones in Antalya

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5,000-Year-Old Evidence of Charcoal-Based Medicine and Ancient Antibiotic Resistance Unearthed in Zonguldak’s İnönü Cave

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia

5,000-Year-Old Evidence of Charcoal-Based Medicine and Ancient Antibiotic Resistance Unearthed in Zonguldak’s İnönü Cave

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A groundbreaking interdisciplinary study led by archaeologists and microbiologists from Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) has revealed that prehistoric communities in northern Türkiye were using charcoal for medicinal purposes 5,000 years ago. The same project also traced the origins of antibiotic resistance genes back more than 6,000 years, challenging assumptions that resistance emerged solely due

Spectacular Find in Kayseri: 3 Giant Elephant Skulls From 7.7 Million Years Ago Revealed

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia

Spectacular Find in Kayseri: 3 Giant Elephant Skulls From 7.7 Million Years Ago Revealed

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Mythology Film Festival Comes to Ancient Tralleis: Cinema, Music, and Literature in a 3,000-Year-Old City

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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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Excavations at Amos Ancient City Reveal Mosaics and Residential Structures
Written by August 16, 2025

Excavations at Amos Ancient City Reveal Mosaics and Residential Structures

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeological work continues at full speed in Amos Ancient City, located in Turkey’s Muğla province, overlooking the coast of Marmaris. The 2025 excavation season is being carried out under the “Heritage for the Future” program of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, coordinated by the Marmaris Chamber of Commerce, with support from Marmaris Municipality as

Remains of 2,800-Year-Old Lydian Palace Unearthed at Sardis Ancient City
Written by August 15, 2025

Remains of 2,800-Year-Old Lydian Palace Unearthed at Sardis Ancient City

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Excavations at Sardis Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Turkey, have revealed the remains of a Lydian palace dating back to the 8th century BCE. Sardis, located in Manisa’s Salihli district, served as the capital of the Lydian Kingdom. The ongoing archaeological work is led by Prof. Dr. Nicholas Cahill from the

Çaltılar Mound
Written by August 13, 2025

5300 Years of Life Traces: Settlement History from the Late Chalcolithic to the Bronze Age Revealed at Çaltılar Mound

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeological excavations at Çaltılar Mound (Çaltılar Höyük) in Türkiye’s Muğla province reveal a settlement history beginning on the edge of a marsh 5,300 years ago, later expanding into a fortified center through the Chalcolithic and Bronze Ages. The only mound excavation currently active in Muğla, Çaltılar Mound, is offering new insights into the region’s prehistoric

1,100-Year-Old Glass Perfume Bottles Unearthed off the Coast of Kaş
Written by August 12, 2025

1,100-Year-Old Glass Perfume Bottles Unearthed off the Coast of Kaş

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

Underwater excavations off the coast of Kaş, in Türkiye’s Antalya province, have revealed 1,000–1,100-year-old glass perfume bottles from the wreck of an Eastern Mediterranean merchant ship. The find is considered one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the import of fragrances from the East to Europe during the Middle Ages. Assoc. Prof. Hakan Öniz,

Water Flows Again After 1,900 Years in the Roman Bath of the “City of Gladiators” Stratonikeia
Written by August 11, 2025

Water Flows Again After 1,900 Years in the Roman Bath of the “City of Gladiators” Stratonikeia

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

In a scene that revived the grandeur of antiquity, water has flowed once more into the Roman bath of Stratonikeia — known as the “City of Gladiators” — after 1,900 years. Following meticulous excavation and restoration works, the pool was refilled using its original water channel, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the engineering of

Vessel Within a Vessel
Written by August 10, 2025

From the Neolithic Age to the Present: The Discovery of the “Vessel Within a Vessel” at Karahantepe is Revolutionizing Historical Narratives

Anatolian News Article

An extraordinary collection of 485 pieces from the Karahantepe region of Şanlıurfa was featured at the International Archaeology Symposium and “The Golden Age of Archaeology” exhibition held at the Presidential National Library in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. Among these, a unique stone vessel containing a smaller vessel stands out as the oldest and most

Ancient Rock-Cut Tomb in Suruç Added to Şanlıurfa’s Cultural Inventory
Written by August 9, 2025

Cross-Carved Ancient Rock-Cut Tomb Officially Registered in Suruç, Türkiye

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

A recently identified rock-cut tomb in the Köseveli neighborhood of Suruç, Şanlıurfa, has been officially recorded as part of the province’s cultural heritage inventory. The registration was carried out under an ongoing documentation project aimed at cataloging all historical landmarks in the region. Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak announced the discovery on social media, emphasizing that

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Ritual Infant Remains Discovered at Hittite Site of Uşaklı Höyük in Central Anatolia

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

The 2025 excavation season at Uşaklı Höyük in Central Anatolia concluded with a striking discovery relevant to both archaeology and Hittite history. The Italian Archaeological Mission from the University of Pisa uncovered infant remains around a monumental structure known as the “Circular Building,” believed to have ritual significance. Excavations focused primarily on terrace areas to

Mysterious-2200-Year-Old-Galatian-Spear-from-Hattusa-Goes-on-Display-for-the-First-Time
Written by August 8, 2025

Mysterious 2,200-Year-Old Galatian Spear from Hattusa Goes on Display for the First Time

Anatolian News Article

A unique 2,200-year-old iron spear, unearthed in the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa, is now on public display for the first time. The weapon, unlike anything else found in Anatolia, is the centerpiece of the “Hapalki: Iron” exhibition at the Boğazköy Museum in Türkiye’s Çorum province. The spear was discovered in 2010 during excavations carried

Roman Emperor's Shadow Appears in Aspendos: 1,700-Year-Old Statue Head Found
Written by August 7, 2025

Roman Emperor’s Shadow Appears in Aspendos: 1,700-Year-Old Statue Head Found

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

A marble head believed to depict a Roman emperor has been unearthed during excavations at the ancient city of Aspendos in southern Türkiye. The piece is thought to date to the late 3rd century AD and reflects a rare blend of Roman realism and Hellenistic artistry. Archaeological teams working at the Roman forum of Aspendos,

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