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8,800-Year-Old Farming Houses Unearthed on Gökçeada: A First for the Aegean Islands

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8,800-Year-Old Farming Houses Unearthed on Gökçeada: A First for the Aegean Islands

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Archaeologists on Türkiye’s westernmost island, Gökçeada (ancient Imbros), have uncovered a discovery that rewrites Aegean prehistory: the earliest farming architecture ever found on any of the Aegean Islands. Excavations at the Uğurlu-Zeytinlik Mound revealed five domestic structures dating back 8,800 years, placing the site alongside Crete’s Knossos as the only known Neolithic settlements of the

Gökçeada: Home to the Earliest Agricultural Village in the Aegean Islands

Gökçeada: Home to the Earliest Agricultural Village in the Aegean Islands

Archaeological excavations on Türkiye’s Gökçeada (Imbros) have revealed the earliest known agricultural and livestock-based village settlement among the Aegean Islands. The Uğurlu-Zeytinlik mound, located on the island’s western coast, has been under systematic excavation for 15 years under the direction of Prof. Dr. Burçin Erdoğu from Akdeniz University, with the support of the Turkish Ministry

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Uncovering the Thracian Legacy: Excavations Begin at Heraion-Teikhos in Tekirdağ

Excavations have resumed at the ancient city of Heraion-Teikhos (“City of Hera”), located in Türkiye’s northwestern province of Tekirdağ, with a new focus on the seaside section of the site. Archaeologists are aiming to uncover traces of the Thracian civilization, one of the most enigmatic cultures of the ancient Balkans and Anatolia. The excavation is

Archaeologists Discover Rare Hittite Cuneiform ‘Bird Omen Text’ at Samuha, an Important Cult Centre

Archaeologists Discover Rare Hittite Cuneiform ‘Bird Omen Text’ at Samuha, an Important Cult Centre

A remarkable discovery has emerged from the ancient Hittite settlement of Samuha—modern-day Kayalıpınar, located in Türkiye’s Sivas province. Archaeologists have unearthed a rare cuneiform tablet containing what appears to be a bird omen text, shedding new light on the spiritual practices of the Hittites. The excavations are being led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Maner

Archaeological Excavations Resume at Tozkoparan Mound in Tunceli, Türkiye

Archaeological excavations continue at the 8,000-year-old Tozkoparan Mound in eastern Türkiye

After a two-year hiatus, archaeological excavations have resumed at Tozkoparan Mound, located in the Pertek district of Tunceli, eastern Türkiye. Recognized as a first-degree archaeological site in 2017, the mound is believed to contain layers of human settlement dating back over 8,000 years. New findings are expected to shed light on prehistoric life in Eastern

3,200-Year-Old Bronze Armor Unearthed in South Moravia Sheds Light on Trojan War Era

3,200-Year-Old Bronze Armor Unearthed in South Moravia Sheds Light on Trojan War Era

A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in South Moravia, Czech Republic: a 3,200-year-old fragment of bronze armor, dating back to the same period as the legendary Trojan War. The Brno City Museum recently revealed the find, calling it one of the most significant Bronze Age discoveries ever made in the region. A Glimpse into

Traces of Assyrian Trade Colonies Emerging in Türkiye's Yassı Höyük: Are Written Tablets on the Horizon?

Traces of Assyrian Trade Colonies Emerging in Türkiye’s Yassı Höyük: Are Written Tablets on the Horizon?

Excavations at Yassı Höyük, located in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, are shedding light on layers potentially dating back to the Assyrian Trade Colonies Period. Excavation director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Baştürk expressed growing excitement: “We’re wondering — are we getting close to written sources? Could we uncover tablets or other records?” Launched in

Nano Lime Technology Strengthens Giant Statues on Mount Nemrut

Nano Lime Technology Strengthens Giant Statues on Mount Nemrut

The monumental statues atop Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are undergoing advanced conservation efforts using nano lime technology. Initiated in 2022, the restoration work has yielded promising results, leading to the expansion of the project in 2025. Located at an altitude of 2,206 meters, Mount Nemrut hosts colossal stone sculptures that have endured

Archaeologists Uncover Striking New Findings at the Royal Temple of Haldi in Ayanis Fortress

With special permission from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, excavations continue at Ayanis Fortress, one of the most monumental and well-preserved structures of the Urartian Kingdom. The ongoing work focuses on the Royal Temple complex dedicated to Haldi — the supreme deity of the Urartians — where remarkable new findings are being brought

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1,600-Year-Old Luxury Roman Villa Discovered in Tripolis: Guests Were Served Fish Raised in the Courtyard Pool

In the ancient city of Tripolis, located in Denizli’s Buldan district in western Türkiye, ongoing excavations have revealed a striking new find—a large and luxurious Roman-era villa spanning 1,500 square meters. With four rooms, two grand halls, a columned gallery, and a specially designed fish pool, this structure is believed to have hosted the elite

2,700-Year-Old Bronze Knives Discovered in Kazakhstan Shed Light on Early Saka Culture

2,700-Year-Old Bronze Knives Discovered in Kazakhstan Shed Light on Early Saka Culture

A team of archaeologists and students from Margulan University has made a groundbreaking discovery in Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar region: two rare bronze knives estimated to be over 2,700 years old. Found at the newly uncovered Toraygyr-7 burial site near the scenic Lake Toraygyr in Bayanaul National Park, the knives offer a unique glimpse into the advanced

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