Scientists are investigating the mysterious stones used in the construction of the temples at Oluz Mound
Scientists are examining the light green mysterious stones that were predominantly used in the construction of the temples uncovered during the Amasya Oluz Mound excavations. Similar volcanic rock fragments, referred to as fine-grained tuff, were found at an ancient quarry located 10 kilometers away in the village of Doğantepe. Experts will collect samples from the
The 2,600-year-old lost Kubaba Temple has been discovered during the excavations at Amasya Oluz Mound
The lost Kubaba Temple, dating back 2,600 years and providing significant findings about religious beliefs and rituals in Anatolia, has been discovered at Oluz Mound. Oluz Mound is located near the Çekerek River (ancient Skylax), one of the branches of the Yeşilırmak (ancient Iris) in the Göynücek district of Amasya province. Under the leadership of
Archaeologists discovered a 2,600-year-old sacred chamber and a stone symbolizing the goddess Kubaba at Oluz Mound
Excavations at Oluz Mound, located in the Toklucak village of Amasya in northeastern Türkiye, have uncovered a sacred chamber and stone dating back to the Phrygian period, approximately 2,600 years ago. Prof. Şevket Dönmez, a faculty member of the Department of Archaeology at Istanbul University, stated that the discovery is a first in Anatolian archaeology.
Excavations continue in Oluz Höyük, where life ended with the Battle of Zela, where Julius Caesar uttered the words “Veni Vidi Vici”
Excavations continue in Oluz Höyük, where life ended with the Battle of Zela, where the famous Roman dictator Julius Caesar uttered the words “Veni Vidi Vici” Oluz Höyük is located in the Göynücek district of Amasya, in the northeastern Anatolia region of Türkiye. The mound covers an area of approximately 45 acres. More than 2
Wooden-handled knives belonging to the Persians and Medes were found during excavations at Oluz Mound
Two knives with wooden handles, believed to belong to the Persians and Medes who ruled between 500-600 BC, were found during excavations at Oluz Mound in the Göynücek district of Amasya. During the excavations that have been going on for 18 years in Oluz Mound, the remains of the Persian monumental road, Persian type column
2600 year old Median period structures found in Oluz Mound excavations
During the ongoing excavations in Oluz Mound in Göynücek district of Amasya, 2600-year-old Median period structures were found. In the last excavation season, pottery and ceramics belonging to the Medes were unearthed, while this year’s excavations revealed an altar and architectural structures belonging to the Medes. The Medes are one of the ancient Iranian peoples
The largest Iron Age painted pottery collection of Anatolia was unearthed at Oluz Mound
In Oluz Mound where evidence of the belief in Zoroastrianism, the earliest example of monotheistic belief in the Ancient Near East, has been found, the largest collection of Iron Age painted and decorated pottery in Anatolia has been reached. Oluz Mound was discovered by Prof. Dr. Şevket Dönmez from Istanbul University between 1997 and 1999.