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In the Yatağan district of Muğla, Turkey, a long-silent sanctuary of knowledge nestled among timeworn marble stones is being brought back to life through the meticulous work of archaeologists. Located in the ancient city of Stratonikeia — often referred to as the “City of Gladiators” — a Roman-era library is reemerging, captivating history enthusiasts not
Obsidian (volcanic glass rock) blades and many tools belonging to the Chalcolithic Age between 5900-3200 BC, found during the excavations at Dündartepe mound, are on display at the Samsun Museum. Dündartepe Mound is located in the İlkadım district of Samsun. Today the mound is located in the city center. Dündartepe is also known as Öksürük
Polish researchers have found 250 million-year-old remains of Trematosaurs, early Triassic amphibians that resemble modern-day crocodiles. In a new publication in “Acta Palaeontologica Polonica”, the scientists also describe finds of early Triassic reptiles (procolofons) from the Świętokrzyskie Mountains region. The research was led by Dr. Tomasz Sulej and Prof. Marcin Machalski from the Institute of
Researchers have found evidence of Plato’s burial place in a charred Herculaneum papyrus containing the History of the Academy of Philodemus of Gadara (after 110-40 BC), discovered in the town of Herculaneum near Naples. Plato (428/348 BC) was one of the most important philosophers of Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle,
Alicin Geosite in Kızılcahamam district of Ankara, the capital of Turkey, continues to preserve its mystery. Alicin Geosite is a geosite area consisting of volcanic tuffs and shaped by erosion over time. The rock formations in the region attract attention with their interesting and aesthetic appearance. Steep rocky slopes, caves, rock carvings and natural terraces
Archaeologists have found the grave of a man believed to be at risk of becoming a “zombie” near Oppin in East Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt. The grave contained a 4,200-year-old skeleton. A so-called zombie grave dating back thousands of years sheds light on the superstitions of Bronze Age Europeans. The deceased was secured under a large stone
Excavations in a volcanic ash-covered region of southern Italy have uncovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old building. The excavation team believes that the structure could be a villa belonging to the Roman Emperor Augustus (63 BC – 14 AD). The excavation team consists of Japanese researchers led by University of Tokyo professor Mariko Muramatsu. Muramatsu
Kibyra Ancient City Excavation Head Prof. Dr. Şükrü Özüdoğru announced that the Medusa mosaic and the Odeion stoa floor mosaic, which were closed during the winter months to protect them from climatic conditions, were opened to visitors. The Medusa mosaic will be open to visitors until the end of November. The ancient city of Kibyra
Three tombs dating to the 5th or 6th century AD have been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Ossónoba in Faro, southern Portugal. Phoenicians settled Ossónoba in the 4th century BC. The city fell under Roman and Visigoth rule from the 2nd century BC to the 8th century AD and was conquered by the
A colonnaded Roman street connected to the sea has been discovered in Antalya, Turkey’s city of culture and tourism. 100 meters of the 800-meter-long road has been uncovered so far. The street was uncovered during the ongoing archaeological excavations at the Hıdırlık Tower, one of the historical symbols of Antalya. ‘Hıdırlık Tower Surrounding Archaeological Excavation
The rock-carved Kubbeli church built in the 14th century in Soğanlı Valley, known as the entrance gate of Cappadocia, was destroyed by treasure hunters. The Soğanlı Valley, where there are nearly 50 rock churches and caves, including Kubbeli church, is located in Yeşilhisar, 65 km from Kayseri province in Turkey. Soğanlı has been used as
