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.
On June 22, at Pompeii, a visitor from Kazakhstan was caught vandalizing the House of Ceii, an example of late Samnite domestic architecture from the second century BCE. The offender scratched the initials “ALI” on the plaster wall of this ancient mansion,
In a remarkable feat of historical preservation and archaeological research, a Roman-era legionary armor uncovered in the ancient city of Satala in Turkey’s northern province of Gümüşhane has been carefully restored to its original shape. The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry has
Kümbet village, located in the Seyitgazi district of Eskişehir, is home to a history that traces back to the Phrygians and houses numerous historical artifacts from various periods. Village headman Seydi Ay expressed concerns about the loss of many historical artifacts due to
A Japanese archeologist-led team has unearthed a 3,300-year-old tablet from the Hittite Empire, providing new insights into ancient religious ceremonies and foreign relations. Found at the Büklükale excavation site in the Karakeçili district of Kırıkkale, the tablet mentions the Arzava king Tarhuntarado,
A team of archaeologists in Germany has unearthed a medieval games collection, featuring a well-preserved chess piece, gaming pieces, and dice. Dating back to the 11th or 12th century, these game pieces were discovered during excavations of a long-forgotten castle. “The discovery
A new chamber with blue painted walls, a remarkably uncommon color in Pompeian dwellings, has been uncovered in Pompeii during recent excavations. According to archaeologists, recently discovered blue walls with female figures represent the four seasons and allegorical representations of agriculture and
The British Museum expressed interest in pursuing “realistic solutions” to its ownership dispute with Greece regarding the Parthenon Marbles. This statement followed a UNESCO conference where a Turkish representative criticized England’s claim to the contested sculptures. During the 24th meeting of the
US has returned 600 antiquities to Italy, valued collectively at $65 million, that were looted years ago and kept among museums, galleries, and private collections. The artifacts includes ancient gold coins, mosaics, manuscripts, and bronze statues, all recovered through an extensive criminal
The Culture and Tourism Ministry announced the discovery of a mosaic floor dating back to the 2nd century B.C. in the ancient city of Side, located in the southern province of Antalya. This artifact was uncovered during works conducted under the ministry’s
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 133 antiquities valued at $14 million to Pakistan. These items were seized through multiple investigations into trafficking networks targeting Pakistani artifacts, involving Subhash Kapoor and Richard Beale. The return took place
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