Archaeologists have recently made some groundbreaking discoveries in the Stone Hills (Taş Tepeler) that will leave an indelible mark on human history. Firstly, they unearthed the first-ever painted Neolithic statue from Göbeklitepe. Secondly, they discovered a 2.3-meter human statue located in Karahantepe.
Ramesses II, commonly known as Ramesses the Great, ruled as the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty during Egypt’s New Kingdom period. His reign, spanning from 1279 to 1213 BC, is often hailed as the pinnacle of Egypt’s history, characterized by extensive
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced plans to accelerate excavation and restoration efforts in the ancient city of Aspendos, located in the southern province of Antalya. Currently, only 2 percent of the city has been excavated, prompting a commitment
Excavations at the Neolithic settlement of Boncuklu Tarla, situated in Mardin’s Dargeçit district, have revealed a collection of stud-shaped objects reminiscent of contemporary body piercings. This discovery is potentially the earliest evidence of body piercing, shedding light on the adornment practices of
The launch of the “Museum by Night” project, aimed at offering visitors a unique experience of Türkiye’s historical sites and cultural heritage under the night sky, took place on March 8 at the Pamukkale Hierapolis ancient city in the western province of
The discovery of nearly 8,600-year-old bread in the Çatalhöyük Neolithic settlement, situated in the central Anatolian province of Konya, marks a remarkable find shedding light on early human culinary practices. Çatalhöyük stands as one of the earliest urban settlements globally and was
Numerous child graves have been unearthed during excavations conducted last year in the necropolis area of the ancient city of Tenedos, located in the Bozcaada district of Çanakkale. This area, a prominent tourism center, attracts nearly 50,000 local and foreign visitors annually.
A fresco depicting two Greek mythological siblings, Phrixus and Helle, has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of Pompeii Archaeological Park, commented on the discovery, stating, ‘History seems to have repeated itself.’ He added, ‘It
Excavations at the Claros Sanctuary stand as the enduring legacy of Ege University’s Archaeology Department, according to Associate Professor Onur Zunal, who leads the excavation efforts. These excavations unearth artifacts and illuminate the historical significance of Claros as a center of prophecy
In a significant move to bolster the cultural heritage of the ancient city of Pergamon, Turkey has earmarked a budget of 1 billion Turkish Liras ($32.2 million) to enhance its national and international prominence, announced Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
To ancient physicians, black henbane was a source of both fascination and fear. In the right amount, this poisonous plant was a mild narcotic, capable of relieving pain and helping with difficult pregnancies. Yet ingesting too much, as one Roman author wrote,
