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.
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
The Palace of Aigai in northern Greece was fully reopened on Dec. 5 following a 16-year renovation that cost more than 20 million euros ($22 million) and included financial support from the European Union. It was built more than 2,300 years ago
The route of the highway project planned in the western districts of Antalya, Kaş and Demre, have caused controversy. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the highway project, which is to affect historical and natural areas such as Kekova, Myra, and
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