The World’s Oldest Swords and the Birth of Warfare at Arslantepe
More than four decades ago, excavations at Arslantepe Mound revealed a find that would fundamentally alter how archaeologists understand the origins of warfare. Unearthed inside a mud-brick palace complex, a cache of nine metal blades—long regarded today as the world’s oldest known swords—pushed the emergence of sword technology back by at least a millennium. Until
Symbols Beyond Decoration: New Research Decodes the Visual Language of Karaz Pottery
At first glance, Karaz pottery looks restrained—almost austere. Dark surfaces. Limited color. Repeating forms.But that first impression is deceptive. Look closer, and those vessels begin to speak. According to a new doctoral study, the motifs covering Karaz ceramics were not added merely to decorate everyday objects. They formed a visual language, developed and understood within
Legendary City of Troy Yields 4,500-Year-Old Golden Brooch and Jade Stone
The ancient city of Troy in Çanakkale, Türkiye — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — has once again captured global attention with a groundbreaking discovery. According to an announcement by Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, excavations at the site have uncovered a golden ring-shaped brooch and a rare jade stone, both dating
5,000-Year-Old Loaf of Bread Found in Küllüoba Mound Is on Display
A rare 5,000-year-old loaf of leavened and baked bread, discovered in the Küllüoba Mound located in central Türkiye’s Eskişehir province, is now on public display at the ETİ Archaeology Museum as part of the International Museum Day exhibition. The bread, unearthed during long-term archaeological excavations that have been ongoing since 1996, is considered the earliest