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 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,
Ancient archeological venues will be visited at night. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced plans to introduce night museums, including those in the ancient city of Hierapolis. During an event where Turkey’s tourism figures 2023 were disclosed, and expectations for 2024
The Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism announced that Türkiye will repatriate ten historical artifacts from Italy which had been smuggled out of the country. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy stated on X, “We continue to bring back the artifacts smuggled from our country
The restoration of Gaziantep Castle, which suffered severe damage in the earthquakes centered in Türkiye’s east on Feb. 6 last year, has reached 60% completion, with the overall restoration expected to conclude by the end of the year. The 2,000-year-old castle, a
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
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