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.
The Medusa mosaic and the Odeon stoa floor mosaic in the ancient city of Kibyra, situated in the southern province of Burdur, are now accessible to visitors once again. Following a period of closure during the winter months for protection against climatic
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has completed the return of an ancient Sumerian sculpture to Iraq. The restitution ceremony for the Sumerian sculpture took place in Washington D.C., as announced by the Met in a statement. This return
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed remarkably well-preserved frescoes portraying scenes from the legendary Trojan War myth within a banquet hall located in a known residential and commercial area of the ancient city. One of the frescoes depicts the god Apollo, holding his
Archaeologists from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have found a remarkably well-preserved marble head of the Greek god Apollo, estimated to be around 1,800 years old. Dated to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., the head depicts a finely sculpted young man with flowing
The restoration efforts in Cappadocia, a cornerstone of tourism in Türkiye, have begun on four iconic fairy chimneys, aiming to safeguard these natural wonders for the next 5,000 years. Under the supervision of the Cappadocia Field Directorate within the UNESCO World Heritage
An Egyptian-German archaeological mission affiliated with the German Archaeological Institute uncovered a previously unknown mastaba, a type of ancient Egyptian tomb, while excavating an ancient cemetery. The tomb dates back to the country’s Old Kingdom (c. 2700 BCE – c. 2200 BCE)
Dozens of historical artifacts spanning from the 4th century BC to the 12th century AD have been uncovered in the inaugural scientific underwater excavation in the Kerpe region, situated in Kandıra district, Kocaeli. Nestled within Kandıra, a district boasting Türkiye’s lengthiest coastline
Archaeologists from the University of Göttingen, excavating in the ancient village of Thorikos, located outside the city of Lavrio in southern Athens, have unearthed what is believed to be one of the earliest Iron Age residences in Greece, as reported by the
Ramesses II, commonly known as Ramesses the Great, ruled as the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty during Egypt’s New Kingdom period. His reign, spanning from 1279 to 1213 BC, is often hailed as the pinnacle of Egypt’s history, characterized by extensive
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced plans to accelerate excavation and restoration efforts in the ancient city of Aspendos, located in the southern province of Antalya. Currently, only 2 percent of the city has been excavated, prompting a commitment
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