Monday, June 16 2025

Tag: Luwian hieroglyphs

Karatepe Inscriptions

The Karatepe Inscriptions in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register May Help Decipher Ancient Civilizations

The Karatepe Inscriptions, located in the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, Türkiye, and listed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, continue to shed light on ancient civilizations through ongoing archaeological research. Associate Professor Dr. Faris Demir of Osmaniye Korkut Ata University emphasizes the global importance of these bilingual inscriptions. Found in the open-air museum

The İmamkulu Hittite Relief

Hittite Period İmamkulu rock relief

İmamkulu Relief is one of the most beautiful examples of Hittite period (probably 13th century) art. İmamkulu relief is located near İmamkulu village in Develi district of Kayseri province. The relief measures approximately 3.25 meters x 2 meters and has been exposed to considerable weathering. It was carved into the smooth surface of a large