Scientists have discovered the smallest previously unknown monkey species in a clay quarry
An international research team has discovered the smallest previously unknown species of monkey during excavations in a clay quarry in Allgäu. The monkey was named Buronius manfredschmidi. Buronius manfredschmidi was found in the immediate vicinity of the great ape Danuvius guggenmosi “Udo” previously found in the same clay quarry. Danuvius was recorded as a species
Excavation season begins in the ancient ghost city of Ani Ruins
A new season of excavations has begun in the ancient ghost town of Ani Ruins, located on the banks of the Arpaçay River in the eastern Turkish province of Kars, where Christians and Muslims lived together in the past. Also known as the “City of 1001 Churches” in the 10th century, Ani served as the
Large circular monument discovered during airport construction in Crete
A large circular monument was discovered during the excavation works for an airport on Greece’s largest island of Crete. The discovery was announced as unique by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Construction of the international airport is underway on the summit of Papoura Hill, northwest of the town of Kastelli. The circular monument structure dates
Excavations have started at the Kültepe ruins where the oldest written documents in Anatolia were found
The 76th year of excavations at Kültepe, an important karum in Anatolia during the Assyrian trade colonies, has begun. Kültepe is about 24 km from Kayseri city center. It functioned as an important trade center of the Assyrians and Hittites from 2000 BC to 1200 BC. The most important feature of Kültepe is that the
Antibiotic bacteria that fight E. coli and other dangerous bacteria found in Roman Baths in England
Researchers from Plymouth University’s School of Biomedical Sciences have discovered that the popular Roman Baths in the city of Bath in southwest England harbor a wide range of microorganisms that could be critical in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. When the Romans came to Bath’s hot springs, they weren’t just relaxing in the spa
6,000 life-size terracotta warriors guard a treasure-laden burial chamber
A new treasure-laden burial chamber has been discovered in the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, guarded by China’s world-famous 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of China, ruling from 259-210 BC. He founded the Qin Dynasty and unified China, creating a centralized imperial system. Although he was known for
Visitors will be able to visit the hole made by the meteorite that fell on Mount Ararat 1 million years ago
Work is underway to open the meteorite pit, which was formed when a meteorite hit Mount Pain, Türkiye’s largest mountain, 1 million years ago, to visitors. Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) is also known as the mountain where the ark of the prophet Noah ran aground after the flood. Mount Ararat is an extinct volcano with
Topkapi Palace’s Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam was opened to visitors for the first time in its history
The Cariyeler and Kadınefendiler Hammam, one of the oldest buildings of Topkapi Palace, was opened to visitors for the first time in its history after meticulous restoration works. Topkapi Palace was started to be built in 1465 after Mehmed the Conqueror conquered Constantinople in 1453 and was completed in 1481. Topkapi Palace is a historical
A necropolis dedicated to stillborn and very young children unearthed in France
The news of a death deeply upsets everyone. But the news of the death of stillborn or very young children is even sadder. Some cultures believe that those who die as babies become angels and enter heaven. During an excavation in the historic center of Auxerre, France, a necropolis dedicated to stillborn and very young
Türkiye backs Athens’ demand for the return of the Elgin Marbles from the UK
Türkiye supports the return of the Elgin marbles to Greece, which were taken to Britain by Thomas Bruce, the Scottish Lord of Elgin, who served as British Ambassador to Istanbul between 1801 and 1812. Elgin argued that the statues were in danger of destruction and should be taken to England for preservation. The move sparked