Transformation Through Time: A Roman Hospital Turned Byzantine Church in Kaunos
Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Kaunos, located in Türkiye’s southwestern Muğla province, have revealed a rare architectural transformation spanning over a millennium.Researchers uncovered a Byzantine church built directly atop a Roman-era hospital complex, shedding light on how this coastal Carian settlement evolved from a center of healing into a place of faith. UNESCO-listed
Arslantepe Mound: New Clues to the World’s First State System
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
9,500-Year-Old Communal Structure with Red Floor Discovered at Türkiye’s Çayönü Tepesi
Archaeologists working at Çayönü Tepesi, a world-renowned Neolithic settlement in southeastern Türkiye, have unearthed a 9,500-year-old communal building distinguished by its vividly painted red floor. The discovery provides rare insight into early agricultural societies and the evolution of social organization in one of humanity’s earliest permanent villages. Excavations, which first began in 1964, are now
3,000-Year-Old Neo-Hittite Meat Oven Discovered at Arslantepe Mound
In eastern Türkiye, archaeologists at Arslantepe Mound have unearthed a 3,000-year-old underground meat oven dating to the Neo-Hittite period. Although resembling a traditional tandır, the structure served a different purpose. The discovery is regarded as a striking development for both archaeology and gastronomy. Located just 7 kilometers from Malatya’s city center, Arslantepe was continuously inhabited
Sardis Ancient City and Lydian Tumuli in Türkiye Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Lydian Capital Recognized as Global Cultural Heritage The Sardis Ancient City and the Bin Tepe (Thousand Mounds) Lydian Tumuli, located in Salihli, Manisa Province, Türkiye, have officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This marks Türkiye’s 22nd cultural site recognized as part of humanity’s shared legacy. The Birthplace of Coinage Joins the UNESCO