History Rises from the Depths: Lost Ottoman Shipwreck in the Mediterranean Marks a Milestone in Underwater Archaeology
A 17th-century Ottoman war and trade ship has been uncovered from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, rewriting maritime history with its dramatic sinking story and an extraordinary trove of artifacts. Struck in battle, driven ashore, and engulfed in flames before sinking, the vessel has resurfaced centuries later as the first fully excavated Ottoman-era shipwreck
Carian Princess: The Enigmatic Queen of Bodrum from Thousands of Years Ago
In the heart of modern-day Bodrum, Türkiye, a remarkable archaeological discovery from 1989 continues to intrigue historians and visitors alike. During a routine construction inspection in the Yokuşbaşı neighborhood, a rock-cut burial chamber was uncovered—one that would soon reveal the story of a noble woman from ancient Caria. Though her exact identity remains a mystery,