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A New Study Illuminates How Neolithic Lifeways Spread from Anatolia to the Aegean and Europe

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A New Study Illuminates How Neolithic Lifeways Spread from Anatolia to the Aegean and Europe

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Perre

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

New Excavations at Perre Reveal Expanding Sacred Zones and Hidden Layers of Roman-Era Life

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An amphitheater-like Neolithic structure has been uncovered at Karahantepe in southeastern Türkiye

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

An amphitheater-like Neolithic structure has been uncovered at Karahantepe in southeastern Türkiye

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Archaeologists in southeastern Türkiye have brought to light a striking Neolithic structure at Karahantepe—a circular, amphitheater-like building carved into bedrock and lined with tiered stone benches, human sculptures, and sculpted heads emerging from its walls. The find opens an unexpected window onto how some of the world’s earliest settled communities gathered, communicated, and expressed shared

Termessos

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian

At Termessos, Archaeologists Restore Two Monumental Tombs After Millennia

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A New Wave of Neolithic Surprises at Taş Tepeler: Mysterious ‘Death Mask’ Sculpture Unveiled in Southeastern Türkiye

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

A New Wave of Neolithic Surprises at Taş Tepeler: Mysterious ‘Death Mask’ Sculpture Unveiled in Southeastern Türkiye

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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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Dollar of the Middle Ages
Written by October 2, 2025

The ‘Dollar of the Middle Ages’ Found in Smolensk: 48 Silver Coins Reveal Trade Links from Lithuania to Crimea

World Archaeology Article

Archaeologists in Smolensk have unearthed a 600-year-old treasure of 48 silver coins, including Prague groschen—known as the “Dollar of the Middle Ages”—a Lithuanian denarius from the reign of Vytautas the Great, and a rare Crimean dang. The find highlights Smolensk’s role as a crossroads of trade and political struggle in early 15th-century Eastern Europe. The

1,800-Year-Old Roman Agora Unearthed in the Ancient City of Metropolis
Written by October 2, 2025

1,800-Year-Old Roman Agora Unearthed in the Ancient City of Metropolis

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Metropolis in İzmir, Türkiye, have uncovered a 1,800-year-old Roman-era agora that once served as the commercial heart of the settlement. Experts suggest it may be the largest trade center ever identified in the city. Located between the modern villages of Yeniköy and Özbey in Torbalı, Metropolis is also known

1,800-Year-Old Vase with Masked Actor
Written by October 2, 2025

1,800-Year-Old Vase with Masked Actor Depiction Unearthed in Aigai Now on Display

Anatolian News Article

A rare terracotta vase featuring a depiction of an ancient theatrical mask has been unearthed during excavations at the ancient city of Aigai in western Türkiye. Dated to around 1,800 years ago, the artifact is now on display at the Manisa Archaeological Museum and is considered one of the best-preserved examples of its kind in

https://arkeonews.net/discovery-in-georgia-reveals-how-bronze-age-smelters-sparked-the-iron-age/
Written by October 1, 2025

160-Year-Old Church in Çeşme Turned Into Parking Lot: 300-Year-Old Statue Stolen

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

In the Altınyunus district of Çeşme, İzmir, a small 19th-century church has been left to decay after decades of neglect. Once home to a rare 300-year-old architectural statue of Jesus, the site has been looted, vandalized, and even turned into an informal parking lot. Forgotten Heritage on the Aegean Coast Estimated to have been built

Tomb-of-Menodora-One-of-Romes-Most-Generous-Women-Unearthed-in-Sillyon-Antalya
Written by October 1, 2025

Tomb of Menodora, One of Rome’s Most Generous Women, Unearthed in Sillyon, Antalya

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Sillyon in Antalya’s Serik district have uncovered the tomb of Menodora, a wealthy Roman benefactor known for financing public buildings and establishing a foundation for children. The discovery sheds new light on the role of women in urban development during the Roman Empire. The excavation, led by Assoc. Prof.

7,000-Year-Old Ubaid-Period Human Footprints Unearthed at Tell Kurdu Mound
Written by September 30, 2025

7,000-Year-Old Ubaid-Period Human Footprints Unearthed at Tell Kurdu Mound

Anatolian News . Mediterrenian Article

Archaeologists working at Tell Kurdu Mound in Hatay, southern Türkiye, have uncovered a discovery rarely seen in Anatolian archaeology: five human footprints dating back 7,000 years. According to Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the footprints were found in layers dated to around 3200 BCE (Ubaid period). “Steps taken seven millennia ago

Ancient Walls Unearthed in Amantia: A New Chapter in Illyrian Archaeology
Written by September 29, 2025

Ancient Walls Unearthed in Amantia: A New Chapter in Illyrian Archaeology

World Archaeology Article

Archaeologists working at Amantia Archaeological Park in southern Albania have uncovered the remains of powerful defensive walls, dating back to the 3rd century BC and believed to have collapsed in the 6th century AD. These newly revealed fortifications surrounded the lower settlement of the city, offering fresh insights not only into Amantia’s defensive strategies but

Traces of the Lost Kingdom of Purušhanda: Three Ovens and Two Hearths Unearthed in Üçhöyük
Written by September 29, 2025

Traces of the Lost Kingdom of Purušhanda: Three Ovens and Two Hearths Unearthed in Üçhöyük

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

Archaeologists working at Üçhöyük in Bolvadin, Afyonkarahisar (western Türkiye) have uncovered new evidence that may shed light on the long-sought lost kingdom of Purušhanda. This season’s excavations revealed three mudbrick-built ovens and two hearths, suggesting large-scale production activities dating back to the second millennium BC. Excavations at Üçhöyük began in 2020 and have continued under

3,000-Year-Old Elamite Jar Burial Unearthed Near Persepolis
Written by September 28, 2025

3,000-Year-Old Elamite Jar Burial Unearthed Near Persepolis

World Archaeology Article

Archaeologists in southern Iran have uncovered a 3,000-year-old Elamite jar burial just two kilometers from Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The discovery at Tol-e Roubahi Kenareh, along with dense deposits of kiln waste, is reshaping understanding of prehistoric settlement in the Marvdasht plain. Expanding the Settlement Map The finds were announced by

Arslantepe Mound
Written by September 28, 2025

Arslantepe Mound: New Clues to the World’s First State System

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia Article

The ancient site of Arslantepe in Malatya, Türkiye, continues to reshape our understanding of early civilization. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021, the mound has been excavated for over 65 years by Italian archaeologists and is recognized as the birthplace of one of the world’s earliest state systems. Prof. Dr. Francesca Balossi

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