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.
The oldest known Ten Commandments tablet, a 1,500-year-old relic inscribed in Paleo-Hebrew, sold for a record-breaking $5.04 million at Sotheby’s, reconnecting humanity with its ancient moral roots.
A recently discovered marble statue at Taposiris Magna Temple, believed by some to depict Cleopatra VII, may offer new insights into the true face of the iconic Egyptian queen.
A collaboration between a Greek monk and a graphologist has uncovered the true identity of the renowned Byzantine painter Panselinos, revealing him to be Ioannis Astrapas, a significant figure in late 13th and early 14th-century Orthodox art.
A rediscovered Tudor miniature by Nicholas Hilliard may reveal a secret love story between Sir Walter Raleigh and a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I.
A newly discovered tomb near the Church of Saint Nicholas in Antalya may hold clues to the burial site of Saint Nicholas, the historical inspiration for Santa Claus.
The Akmanastır Monastery, a remarkable historical and religious site carved into the tuff rock of central Anatolia, has been unveiled to the public following the relocation of military barracks that had safeguarded the site for nearly a century. Nestled near the historic
A remarkable piece of Roman history has resurfaced beneath the asphalt of southeast London. Archaeologists recently unearthed a well-preserved section of Watling Street, a 2,000-year-old Roman road, hidden beneath the Old Kent Road. This discovery sheds light on a significant route that
After displaying it for over 50 years, Denmark’s Glyptotek Art Museum announced on Nov. 26 that it will repatriate the bronze head of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus to Türkiye The statue, originally from the ancient city of Boubon in Burdur, was illegally
What started as a routine maintenance check in Rome’s Villa Farnesina turned into a stunning revelation when electrician Davide Renzoni uncovered hidden 17th-century frescoes behind a false ceiling. These vibrant and untouched artworks, attributed to Baroque painter Carlo Maratta and his students,
The Archaeological Museum of the University of Münster in Germany has returned a marble head of a man, dated to around 150 CE, to Greece. The return followed concerns from researchers about the artifact’s ownership history. During the repatriation ceremony, Greek Culture
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the world’s oldest alphabet, predating previously known ancient scripts by centuries and suggesting a Middle Eastern origin, The New York Times reports. The groundbreaking discovery, dating back to around 2400 B.C., was made at
A stone figurine of a female deity, once part of the collection of longtime Metropolitan Museum of Art trustee Shelby White, has been returned to Türkiye. The small stone statue, showing a seated figure, was discovered in the U.S. as part of
