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.
An extraordinary archaeological find has been made in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s major tourist destinations, revealing a necropolis that is distinct from the typical rock-carved graves of the region. Excavations in Nevşehir, located in Central Anatolia, began two years ago after the
In an extraordinary find, Bulgarian archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved marble statue of the Greek god Hermes during an excavation in an ancient Roman sewer. The remarkable 6.8-foot (2-meter) statue was discovered at the site of Heraclea Sintica, an ancient city in
The oldest known figurative rock art has been found in a cave on Sulawesi, Indonesia. These images, featuring three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig, have been re-dated with advanced techniques to be over 51,200 years old, which is 5,000 years
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
