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New Research Pushes Human Presence in Anatolia Back Nearly One Million Years

New Research Pushes Human Presence in Anatolia Back Nearly One Million Years

Archaeological fieldwork in southeastern Türkiye is reshaping the deep prehistory of Anatolia. New evidence from Gaziantep suggests the region was not merely a corridor for early humans during the Ice Age—but a long-term habitat stretching back close to one million years. A Key Region in Anatolia’s Ice Age Landscape The research is being carried out

Uluköy Cave

Traces of Humanity Stretch Back 400,000 Years: Striking Discoveries in Uluköy Cave

Archaeological excavations in Uluköy Cave, located in Mardin’s Kızıltepe district in southeastern Türkiye, have revealed evidence of human presence dating back 400,000 years. From obsidian tools to animal remains, the discoveries shed new light on the deep roots of human history in Anatolia. The First and Only Cave Excavation in Northern Mesopotamia Uluköy Cave, nestled