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.
After nearly 65 years since the commencement of the first archaeological excavations in Abu Dhabi, recent discoveries on Sas Al Nakhl Island, also known as Umm an-Nar, underscore the emirate’s pivotal role in regional and global trade during the Bronze Age. The
A video showcasing renovation work on Egypt’s Menkaure Pyramid at Giza has ignited social media criticism, with some experts denouncing it as “absurd.” Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, hailed it as the “project of the century.” In the
Government officials in Iran have expressed objections to the British Museum’s plan to loan the Cyrus Cylinder, one of its significant antiquities, to a library in Jerusalem later this year. Hadi Mirzaei, Iran’s Director General of the general office of museums, has
The restoration of the Temple of Athena, which commenced two years ago due to the inappropriate use of the ruins as the entrance to a nightclub, is nearing completion and is set to conclude in 2024 in the ancient city of Side.
Hundreds of Archaeological Sites Damaged in Gaza due to Israeli Offensive, says Israeli NGO. An Israeli organization, Emek Shaveh, reported that Israel’s offensive on the Gaza Strip has resulted in the destruction of hundreds of historical and archaeological sites and artifacts. The
During ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Amos, known for its nearly 3,000-year history and rich cultural heritage in the western town of Marmaris, a recent discovery has brought to light ten amphorae, vessels with vertical handles, shedding light on the
The National Palaces Painting Museum is restoring the “Family Tree” painting, which dates back to the era of Sultan Abdulhamid I. In the capable hands of the National Palaces Painting Restoration and Conservation Workshop, this 18th-century masterpiece is undergoing meticulous refurbishment. Hatice
Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest network of pre-Hispanic cities ever found in the Amazon rainforest, revealing a 2,500-year-old lost civilization of farmers. The vast site, which covers more than 1,000 square kilometers, was long hidden by the jungle in the Upano
A 1,500-year-old drinking water canal was found during excavation in the ancient city of Dara in Artuklu district of southeastern Turkey, according to an official. Under the direction of the Mardin Museum, the excavation started 38 years ago in a neighborhood 30
The oldest fig seeds ever found in Anatolia, dating back 5,000 years, have been unearthed in the Yassıtepe Mound in the Bornova district of İzmir, where excavations have been continuing. Head of the excavations, Associated Professor Zafer Derin said, “Finding such a
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