Oldest known human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Scientists have discovered the oldest known human viruses in a Neanderthal bone more than 50,000 years old. The most surprising aspect of the study is that scientists will soon be able to recreate them. The study was carried out by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo. The DNA of two Neanderthals was tested
Structures dating back to the Roman period have been unearthed in the dam water retention area in Balıkesir
In Burhaniye district of Balıkesir, excavation work is being carried out to save the ruins of the ancient city in the water retention area of Reşitköy Dam. Remains of a late antique settlement were found during the rescue excavations. The area to be flooded by the dam is located 10 kilometers south of the ancient
Historic Surp Garabet Church to be auctioned
The 19th century Surp Garabet Church will be sold at auction. Surp Garabet Church is located in the Hafik district of Sivas. Another name of the church, which was used in various ways by the village residents for a period of time, is Tuzhisar Church. The owner of the church, which appears as a haystack
Ancient cities in Anatolia, containing temple ruins of the enigmatic Mithras sun cult
The belief in Mitraism, which emerged in the 2nd century BC and was widespread in the Roman Empire and other regions until the 5th century, has many temples in Anatolia. Mitraism, a Persian religion, is a mysterious cult based on the worship of a sun god named Mithra. The sun god Mithra is the creator
First of its kind 1600-year-old indoor swimming pool unearthed in Albania
Archaeologists in the Albanian city of Durrës excavated an ancient Roman villa with an indoor pool. According to archaeologists, the 1600-year-old indoor pool is the first of its kind. In a Facebook post dated May 9, the Albanian National Institute of Cultural Heritage said archaeologists uncovered a distinguished ancient Roman quarter while excavating ahead of
The Touristic Salt Express, which will carry its passengers from the past to the future, makes its maiden voyage
It was reported that the Touristic Salt Express, which aims to introduce the historical and cultural beauties of Çankırı to local and foreign visitors, will make its first trip from Ankara on May 18. In a statement made by the Northern Anatolia Development Agency (KUZKA), it was stated that the Touristic Salt Express departing from
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
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
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
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