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Esatlı Rock Inscriptions Reveal That Turkish Migrations to Anatolia Occurred Earlier Than Previously Thought

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Turkish tribes initiated a westward migration wave from the lands known as Central Asia. The Turkish people who migrated westward in two major branches reached Anatolia in one branch, while the other branch moved towards Europe through the Russian steppes. According to official history, the Turks’ adoption of Anatolia as their homeland began with the

Hittite Empire’s Mysterious Tablets Reborn in the Digital World: TLHdig 0.2 Released

Thousands of cuneiform tablets discovered in Boğazköy-Hattuşa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, belonging to the Hittite Empire that ruled from around 1650-1200 BC, have been made accessible to researchers and students through a digital tool. This innovative platform, called Thesaurus Linguarum Hethaeorum Digitalis (TLHdig), provides online access to sources in Hittite and other Anatolian languages,

Early Medieval Sword Scabbard Found in Iława Forests

Early Medieval Sword Scabbard Found in Iława Forests

In a forest near the city of Iława, Poland, a local history enthusiast has made a significant discovery that offers important insights into the region’s past. Michał Młotek, using a metal detector, uncovered a lower part of an early medieval sword sheath estimated to be around a thousand years old, and he aims to donate

Pessinus Ancient City

Pessinus: The Mysterious Home of Cybele in the Heart of Anatolia

Located in Ballıhisar village, 13 kilometers south of Sivrihisar on the Ankara-Eskişehir highway, Pessinus Ancient City hosts thousands of years of history hidden in the depths of Anatolia. This ancient city carries the traces of the past to the present with excavations started by Belgium Ghent University in 1967 and continued by Australia Melbourne University.

Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum in Tirana

Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum in Tirana

The Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum, which features artifacts from the Çanakkale Wars that determined the fate of World War I and offers digital displays, has opened its doors to visitors in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The Çanakkale Wars were a conflict between the Entente Powers and the Ottoman Empire, fought both on land and

Remarkably Preserved Roman Dog Skeleton Found in Belgium

Remarkably Preserved Roman Dog Skeleton Found in Belgium

Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Roman dog skeleton beneath a stone foundation in Velzeke, near Zottegem (East Flanders). Over 700 traces dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD were found in the 1,000 square meter area. The dog unearthed during the excavation is reported to be unique and is being examined by the Museum

500-Year-Old Mosque's Wall Paintings Made with Egg White

500-Year-Old Mosque’s Wall Paintings Made with Egg White

In Tuğlacık Village of Yağlıdere district in Giresun, the Hacı Abdullah Mosque, standing as if a time capsule, fascinates visitors with its 500-year history. What sets this mosque apart is the captivating paintings adorning its walls, preserving their original vibrancy for centuries. These unique artworks, created using natural dyes and egg white, leave onlookers in

Küçükkürne caves

Akçadağ ‘Küçükkürne caves’, which occurred 50 million years ago, with Hittite and Roman traces

In Akçadağ district of Malatya, the hidden paradise of Eastern Anatolia, the “Küçükkürne caves,” bearing the traces of millions of years of geological formations and ancient civilizations, are being prepared to be opened for tourism. Shaped by tectonic movements approximately 50 million years ago, these caves resemble an open-air museum with their Hittite and Roman

Archaeologists Uncover 3,700-Year-Old Ceremonial Stone Circle in England

Archaeologists Uncover 3,700-Year-Old Ceremonial Stone Circle in England

In Farley Wood forest near Matlock in Derbyshire, England, archaeologists have unearthed a mysterious ceremonial stone circle dating back 3,700 years to the Bronze Age. What was initially thought to be a solitary standing stone, the Farley Moor standing stone, has been discovered to be part of a much larger ceremonial site.   Excavations conducted

Madduwatta, the Rebellious King Bound by Hittite Oaths

Madduwatta, the Rebellious King Bound by Hittite Oaths

In the 1700s BC, the country of Hatti was threatened with collapse due to external attacks and internal conflicts. During this period, small kingdoms emerged in Anatolia. An Indo-European people called the Nešili settled in the Hatti Country, establishing the Hittite State with their capital at Hattuša, which had been cursed by Anitta, the son

5,000-Year-Old Fortress Discovered in Romanian Forests with LiDAR Technology

5,000-Year-Old Fortress Discovered in Romanian Forests with LiDAR Technology

Deep within the dense forests of Romania’s Neamț region, archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a 5,000-year-old fortress with the aid of LiDAR technology. This significant discovery has brought to light the intricate details of the ancient structure, which dates back to the transition period from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. LiDAR Technology Enabled

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