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4,000-year-old cuneiform tablet engraved with the world's first love poem

A 4,000-year-old cuneiform clay tablet with the world’s first love poem

The small clay tablet known as ‘Istanbul 2461’ in the Istanbul Archaeological Museums contains the world’s oldest known love poem. Written in the Sumerian language between 2037 and 2029 BC, this poem was engraved in cuneiform on a terracotta tablet and is a treasure of humanity that has survived to the present day. The tablet

2,100-year-old steles transported by military helicopter will be exhibited in Perre Ancient City

2,100-year-old steles transported by military helicopter will be exhibited in Perre Ancient City

The 2100-year-old steles carried by military helicopter from Kımıl Mountain in Adıyaman’s Gerger district will be exhibited in Perre Ancient City after restoration and conservation works. In 2021, a region similar to the cult area on Mount Nemrut was found on Mount Kımıl and 2 steles, one of which was cut in half, were found

Turkey's highest waterfall 'Tortum'

Türkiye’s highest waterfall ‘Tortum’

The natural wonder Tortum Waterfall, which is the highest waterfall in Türkiye, is located in Uzundere district of Erzurum province. Tortum is also the 3rd highest waterfall in the world. Tortum waterfall was formed in the 1700s when a large landslide mass separated from Kemerlidağ in the 1700s and blocked the Tev Valley where the

Oldest Iberian city unearthed in Contestania

Oldest Iberian city unearthed in Contestania

Archaeologists from the University of Alicante and the University of Murcia have uncovered the oldest largest Iberian city in the major Iberian city of Ilici (modern Elche in southeastern Spain), providing invaluable insights into Iberian society and its historical context. Archaeological excavations at the site have been ongoing since 2017. the excavations have found remains