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 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
During ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Laodicea, located in the western province of Denizli and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, the statue head of Hygieia, daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine in Greek and Roman mythology,
Scholars and archeologists have announced they have found new artifacts at the discovery of the world’s largest and oldest shipyard from the Bronze Age on Dana Island. The island is located off the coast of the southern province of Mersin’s Silifke district.
Researchers have discovered a new L-shaped structure using ground-penetrating technology in an ancient Egyptian cemetery in Giza. The finding was published in the journal Archaeological Prospection. The team of researchers from Higashi Nippon International University, Tohoku University, and Egypt’s National Research Institute
The Night Museum project has launched in the ancient city of Ephesus, situated in İzmir’s Selçuk district. Ephesus, honored on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2015, now welcomes visitors after sunset, thanks to the project’s initiative. Enhanced lighting installations allow guests to
This week, the iconic Ancient Egyptian pyramids and the Great Sphinx in Giza were temporarily closed to the public to accommodate the wedding festivities of tech billionaire Ankur Jain and fitness trainer Erika Hammond, artnews.com reported. Reports indicate that Jain and Hammond
