Tuesday, October 14 2025
1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Unearthed Beneath a Historic Mill in Midyat May

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Unearthed Beneath a Historic Mill in Midyat May Reveal Early Byzantine Administrator’s Residence

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2,500-Year-Old Idol Unearthed in Armenia’s Urartian Fortress May Reveal Secrets of a Vanished Faith

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2,500-Year-Old Idol Unearthed in Armenia’s Urartian Fortress May Reveal Secrets of a Vanished Faith

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Marble-Paved Roads and Ancient Sewers Unearthed at the Roman Theater of Nicaea — Site of the First Christian Council

Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace

Marble-Paved Roads and Ancient Sewers Unearthed at the Roman Theater of Nicaea — Site of the First Christian Council

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Archaeologists have uncovered marble-paved roads and a remarkably well-preserved sewage system at the western sector of the 2,000-year-old Roman Theater of Nicaea (modern-day İznik, Turkey) — the ancient city that hosted the First Council of Nicaea in AD 325, a defining event in early Christian history. The excavations are conducted under the İznik Museum Directorate

3,000-Year-Old Public Building Unearthed in Soğmatar, the Sacred City of the Moon God Sin

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

3,000-Year-Old Public Building Unearthed in Soğmatar, the Sacred City of the Moon God Sin

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Titus Tunnel

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian

A Roman Marvel Carved by Hundreds of Slaves: The Titus Tunnel and Beşikli Cave

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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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İkiztepe Mound
Written by September 18, 2025

Gifted Burials Unearthed at İkiztepe Mound: An Avenger and a 6-Year-Old Child

Anatolian News . Black Sea Article

Two remarkable “gifted burials” have been uncovered during this year’s excavations at the İkiztepe Mound in Bafra, Samsun. The discoveries shed new light on the burial traditions and social structures of Early Bronze Age communities in northern Anatolia. An Avenger Buried with Harpoons and a Child with Bracelets According to excavation director Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan

Siloam Inscription
Written by September 17, 2025

The 2,700-Year-Old Siloam Inscription: Israel’s Repatriation Request from Türkiye

Anatolian News Article

The Siloam Inscription, dating back nearly 2,700 years, is considered one of the earliest known examples of Hebrew writing. Discovered near Jerusalem in 1880—then under Ottoman rule—the inscription was transferred to the Imperial Museum (today’s Istanbul Archaeology Museums), where it has been preserved ever since. While Israel has repeatedly requested its return, Turkish law classifies

2,300-Year-Old Silver Coin Hoard Unearthed in Mleiha Reveals Arabia’s Role in Hellenistic Trade
Written by September 17, 2025

2,300-Year-Old Silver Coin Hoard Unearthed in Mleiha Reveals Arabia’s Role in Hellenistic Trade

World Archaeology Article

A vase holding 409 ancient silver coin treasures linked to Alexander the Great reshapes the history of the Arabian Peninsula. A clay vase containing 409 silver coin tetradrachmas has been unearthed in Mleiha, Sharjah—one of the most remarkable Hellenistic finds in Arabia. The discovery connects the UAE directly to Alexander the Great’s legacy and ancient

Archaeologists Discover Hittite Bird Divination Tablets and Royal Seals in the Ancient City of Samuha
Written by September 17, 2025

Archaeologists Discover Hittite Bird Divination Tablets and Royal Seals in the Ancient City of Samuha

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeologists working at the Hittite settlement of Kayalıpınar, known in antiquity as Samuha, have uncovered an extraordinary state archive containing 56 cuneiform tablets on bird divination and 22 seal impressions belonging to kings, princes, princesses, priests, and high-ranking officials of the Hittite Empire. The excavation was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Maner of Koç

Ancient Shops Unearthed in Antioch Reveal Trade and Pilgrimage in Early Christianity
Written by September 17, 2025

Ancient Shops Unearthed in Antioch Reveal Trade and Pilgrimage in Early Christianity

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

Rescue excavations in the ancient city of Antioch (Antiocheia), in modern Hatay, Türkiye, are shedding new light on the city’s economic and religious life during the 4th and 5th centuries CE. Recent discoveries near the world-famous St. Peter’s Church demonstrate that the site was not only a spiritual center for early Christian pilgrims but also

First Turkic Khaganate
Written by September 16, 2025

Miniature Spearhead and Bronze Buckle Unearthed from the First Turkic Khaganate in Russia’s Altai

World Archaeology Article

Archaeologists working in Russia’s Altai Republic have brought to light rare objects linked to the First Turkic Khaganate (6th–7th centuries CE), one of Central Asia’s earliest nomadic empires. The artifacts, uncovered during the Katanda-2025 International Expedition, provide valuable insights into ritual practices and material culture at the heart of the Eurasian steppe. Ritual Enclosures Yield

A 5,000-Year-Old Pottery Fragment With a Human Face
Written by September 16, 2025

A 5,000-Year-Old Pottery Fragment With a Human Face was Discovered in Konya

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Archaeologists excavating Gökhöyük, near Seydişehir in Türkiye’s Konya province, have uncovered a pottery fragment dating back about 5,000 years. What makes the find remarkable is the depiction of a human face carved onto its surface—a rare ritual object rather than an ordinary household vessel. A Settlement Spanning 7,000 Years Gökhöyük, first identified in the 1950s

Bronze Age Idols Unearthed in Western Türkiye: 4,500-Year-Old Ritual Treasures Found at Tavşanlı Höyük
Written by September 16, 2025

Bronze Age Idols Unearthed in Western Türkiye: 4,500-Year-Old Ritual Treasures Found at Tavşanlı Höyük

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable collection of 4,500-year-old human-shaped idols at Tavşanlı Höyük, one of the largest Bronze Age settlements in Western Anatolia. The discovery, announced by Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, includes marble, bone, and terracotta figures that provide unprecedented insights into the spiritual and domestic life of the Early Bronze Age.

World’s Oldest Mummies May Be 12,000 Years Old, Discovered in Southeast Asia
Written by September 15, 2025

World’s Oldest Mummies May Be 12,000 Years Old, Discovered in Southeast Asia

World Archaeology Article

A new study suggests smoke-dried mummification began 5,000 years earlier than previously thought. A groundbreaking study has uncovered evidence that the world’s oldest known mummies—dating back as far as 12,000 years—originated in southern China and Southeast Asia, challenging long-held beliefs that South America’s Chinchorro culture pioneered intentional mummification. Published this week in Proceedings of the

12 Ancient Human Skulls Unearthed at Sefertepe
Written by September 15, 2025

12 Ancient Human Skulls Unearthed at Sefertepe, Offering New Insights into Neolithic Rituals

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

Archaeologists excavating the prehistoric site of Sefertepe in southeastern Türkiye have uncovered 12 additional human skulls dating back approximately 10,500 years. The discovery, part of the landmark “Taş Tepeler” (Stone Hills) project, sheds new light on Neolithic ritual practices in the region. Sefertepe, one of the key Neolithic sites under the “Şanlıurfa Neolithic Research Project

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