The original of the famous dancing Muses statue by Philiskos, one of the renowned sculptors of the Hellenistic period, has been unearthed. The original statue […]
Category: Aegean
Demeter figurines were found in the ancient city of Aigai, the land of goats
During the excavation works at Aigai Ancient City, which derives its name from the Greek word ‘αίγα’ meaning goat, two statuettes depicting Demeter, known in […]
Kyzikos Ancient City, named after the Hylas legend in Greek mythology
Kyzikos Ancient City is situated at the foothills of Mount Kapıdağ within the borders of Balıkesir province, where the Bandırma-Erdek highway passes. Research conducted by […]
1900-year-old child footprints were found in Stratonikeia, the City of Immortal Loves
In ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the City of Immortal Loves, 1900-year-old child footprints have been discovered. Located 7 kilometers […]
The 5000-year-old goddess figurine was found at Yassıtepe mound
A 10-centimeter goddess figurine made of baked clay, estimated to be 5000 years old, was found in the excavations of Yassıtepe mound (also known as […]
What was the reason for leaving the food on the plate and running away 5,000 years ago?
There are archaeological findings that, when you hold them, make you feel the fear, panic, and horror that people experienced during natural disasters or enemy […]
A 1,700-year-old trident was found in the ancient city of Assos
In the ancient Aegean coastal resort town of Assos in northwestern Türkiye, a trident believed to date back to the 3rd or 4th century AD […]
Figures of people wearing costumes from 7,700 years ago were found at Ulucak Mound
In the excavations conducted at Ulucak Mound in the Kemalpaşa district of İzmir, two figures wearing the same costume from 7,700 years ago were found, […]
The jaw of a big cat featured in ancient shows has been found
The jaw of a big cat, thought to have been used in shows held at the theater in the Ancient City of Apameia, has been […]
As the waters receded, the 2,000-year-old salt field came to light again
A two thousand year old salt field in the Kaunos Ancient City, which is placed on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List, surfaced near İztuzu […]