Scientists discover that Aztec ‘Death Whistles’ have strange effects on listeners’ brains
New research has uncovered that one of the most eerie artifacts of the Aztecs, clay death whistles shaped like human skulls and capable of producing a scream-like sound, not only terrified listeners in ancient times but also significantly impacted the human brain’s capacity to heighten feelings of alarm and fear. The recent study, published this
A seal belonging to an Assyrian noble was found at Kef Castle, which was built by the Urartians
During ongoing excavations at the ancient Kef Castle, built at an altitude of 2,300 meters by Urartian King II. Rusa, a seal belonging to an Assyrian noble was found. Kef Castle is located in Bitlis province in eastern Türkiye. It was built by King II. Rusa, who reigned between 685 and 645 BC. During his
Two fragments of figurines that are 2300 years old were found during the excavations at the Antakya Ancient Hippodrome
Archaeological excavations conducted around the Antakya Ancient Hippodrome, which is believed to have been built during the Seleucid period in the 1st century BC, uncovered two fragments of figurines. The excavations, led by Prof. Dr. Hatice Pamir from the Department of Archaeology at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University and conducted by a team of 20, aim
The Roman Embrace Stone, believed to grant wishes and bring healing
Embrace Stone, the symbolized structure of the small and charming city of Çankırı in Central Anatolia, has been a mysterious site that has captivated the curiosity of both locals and visitors for centuries. The heart-shaped hollow on its surface and the legends surrounding it have contributed to the stone’s mystical aura. However, it is quite
It is thought that the tomb of St. Thaddeus was found in the excavations of Eğil Castle
During the ongoing archaeological excavations in Eğil Castle in Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, graves dating back to 1600-1900 years ago were found. Prof. Dr. Vecihi Özkaya, the head of the excavation, said that one of the graves may belong to St. Thaddeus, “There is information that St. Thaddeus saw Jesus Christ and received orders from
Part of one of Britain’s most important Roman roads unearthed under London’s Old Kent Road
A section of Roman road, part of one of the most important roads built in Roman times, has been unearthed beneath Old Kent Road in south-east London. The 2,000-year-old road, known as Watling Street, was part of a route from the ancient Roman port at Dover through London to the West Midlands. Regarded as one
The goddess figurine stolen from Çatalhöyük 84 years ago has returned to Türkiye
The mother goddess figurine found during excavations at the important Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in Anatolia in 1960 has returned to Türkiye. The 9,000-year-old mother goddess figurine was brought back to Türkiye following the efforts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, based on information that it was part of the Shelby White collection in
2,200-year-old fingerprints found in a burial chamber in Cappadocia
In Cappadocia, known as the land of beautiful horses, 2,200-year-old fingerprints were found during excavations in a burial chamber. Cappadocia is a region in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye, world-renowned for its unique natural and historical beauty. It is famous for its fairy chimneys formed by the erosion of soft tuff layers formed by
Using Artificial Intelligence to Create a 3D Model of a Lost Temple Relief from a 134-Year-Old Photograph
Researchers have developed a neural network capable of taking a single 2D photo of a three-dimensional object and producing a digital reconstruction in three dimensions. This method has the potential to revolutionize digital preservation, especially for artifacts that are hidden, too delicate for traditional 3D modeling, or too fragile to be excavated. In a way,
A unique 1600-year-old pendant depicting the Prophet Solomon has been discovered
During the archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, the Zeugma of the Black Sea, a unique pendant depicting the Prophet Solomon, which is approximately 1600 years old, was discovered. Under the presidency of Karabük University Faculty of Letters, Department of Archaeology, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Çelikbaş, excavations have so far yielded structures such