Remains of a 1,600-year-old Roman military structure discovered in Hasankeyf excavations
Remains of a 1,600-year-ld Roman military structure discovered in Hasankeyf, one of the earliest settlements in human history, located in Batman province in southeastern Türkiye. Archaeological excavations in Hasankeyf, which is separated by the Tigris River (Turkish: Dicle), indicate that human habitation in the region dates back to the 10th century BC. Excavations ongoing at
The excavation work at the theatre of Euromos Ancient City is approaching completion
The excavation work at the theatre of the ancient city of Euromos, which has a rich history dating back to the 8th century BC, is nearing completion. Ongoing excavation efforts aim to uncover nearly all sections of the theatre, making it accessible for visitors to explore comfortably. Euromos Ancient City is located 12 kilometers away
Surface surveys have begun to locate the battlefield where the Anatolian Seljuks and the Crusaders clashed
The Turkish army, commanded by the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan I. Kılıçarslan, fought against a Crusader army of 300,000 in the triangle of Amasya, Konya, and Ereğli in 1101. The battlefield, which witnessed intense clashes where the Turks defeated the Crusader army three times within a month, will be uncovered through scientific research. Surface surveys are
The Temple of Athena has been restored in Side, the most important port city of Pamphylia
In Side, one of the most important settlements in the Pamphylia region during the 7th century BC, the remains of 20 historical columns from the Athena Temple, located next to the Temple of Apollo, were restored last year, bringing them back to life after centuries. Side was a significant port city engaged in maritime trade
The workshop, which is a thousand years old and was discovered in Harput Castle, was in operation until one hundred and fifty years ago
Archaeologists have uncovered a workshop that is a thousand years old during ongoing excavations at the historic Harput Castle. The intriguing aspect of this discovery is that the workshop was operational until the 1850s. The excavation site is filled with iron workshops and smelting furnaces that date back to the Urartian Kingdom. The history of
The history of the Hittite city of Šamuḫa has been traced back to the Paleolithic Era
Šamuḫa, known as an important center for the Hittites both religiously and militarily, is an ancient Hittite city located in Kayalıpınar, approximately 40 km west of Sivas within the borders of modern-day Türkiye. Situated on the northern bank of the Kızılırmak River, Šamuḫa served as a syncretic religious center for the Hittites. The excavation season,
A trove of more than 60 bronze and iron artifacts, dating back 2,700 years, has been unearthed in Bükk, located in northwestern Hungary
A fascinating collection of over 60 bronze and iron artifacts has been discovered through research conducted by volunteers and students participating in an excavation project led by a university team focused on the Bronze and Iron Ages in Bükk, located in northwestern Hungary. The research centers on an ancient settlement situated at the peak of
Two wheat species dating back 9000 years identified at Yumuktepe
Archaeobotanical research at the Yumuktepe Mound in Mersin has uncovered two types of wheat seeds dating back 9000 years. Considered one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia, Yumuktepe Mound has been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period. Excavations at Yumuktepe revealed traces of many different cultures starting from the Neolithic period to the Roman and
Traces of Thracians are unearthed in the ancient city of Heraion-Teikhos, the city of Hera
Hera’s City Heraion-Teikhos Ancient City, located within the borders of Tekirdağ province, has hosted different civilizations, especially Thracians. Traces of Thracians were found in the excavations carried out in the ancient city since 2000. Statues of the mother goddess and the god of health, a tumulus, a pharmaceutical furnace and various coins were found in
Two 10,000-year-old ornaments with leopard, vulture and human figures found in Sefertepe excavations
During the ongoing excavations at Sefertepe in Şanlıurfa, two ornaments, one with a leopard, the other with a vulture and human figures, dating back to approximately 10 thousand years ago, were discovered. The excavations at Sefertepe are being carried out within the scope of the “Stone Hills” project under the direction of Assoc. Prof. Dr.