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.
A Byzantine-era oil lamp, seven ancient coins, and a gold medallion dating back to the fourth century have been repatriated to Türkiye from Switzerland. These artifacts were recovered through a cultural property trafficking investigation led by Swiss authorities. The investigation began when
A sprawling, long-lost Mayan city hidden in the dense jungle of southern Campeche has come to light, reshaping our understanding of Mayan civilization’s urban reach. Dubbed “Valeriana” by archaeologists, this once-bustling metropolis reveals an intricately designed network of architectural and agricultural features
On a crisp Roman evening, amid the storied arches of the Colosseum, a new exhibition opened, one that reaches across time to introduce Italy to a distant ancestor of civilization. Three replicas of stone artifacts from Göbeklitepe—a Turkish archaeological marvel dating back
British archaeologists have made a discovery that reminds them of an Indiana Jones film. They have found a hidden tomb beneath the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, according to a press release from the University of St. Andrews. The team of
A 4,500-year-old marble figurine of a goddess has been uncovered during surface surveys in the Bakırçay Plain, within the ancient city of Pergamon, located in the Bergama district of İzmir. The discovery was made as part of ongoing research led by Professor
In an exciting archaeological development, surface surveys conducted in Ankara’s Kahramankazan district have uncovered significant settlements from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. The research, led by Associate Professor Çiğdem Gençler Güray from Ankara University, focused on rural Ankara during the Roman
In an extraordinary archaeological effort, 1,800-year-old Roman mosaics are being carefully restored and unearthed in Pompeiopolis, an ancient city in the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu, Turkey. Once the capital of the Roman province of Paphlagonia, Pompeiopolis is home to an expansive Roman
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient ovens and hearths, believed to date back to the Phrygians of the 7th century B.C., during ongoing excavations at Midas Castle in Eskişehir, central Türkiye. The discovery sheds new light on the daily life and ritual practices of
Spanish photographer Isabel Muñoz, renowned for her evocative imagery, is set to bring Spain closer to the ancient wonders of Göbeklitepe, an archaeological site that has redefined our understanding of human history. Muñoz’s exhibition, titled “A New History,” opened at the National
Geneva showcases archaeological treasures from the Gaza Strip, providing a safe haven for the heritage of a region ravaged by war. The “Patrimony in Peril” exhibition at the Museum of Art and History (MAH) features 44 artifacts, including amphoras, statuettes, vases, oil
