Ancient Residence and Mysterious Mask Discovered in Libya’s Ancient City of Ptolemais
In an exciting archaeological discovery, researchers from the University of Warsaw have found a residential complex featuring an advanced drinking water collection system and a mysterious mask in the ancient city of Ptolemais, located on Libya’s Mediterranean coast. This significant find comes after a thirteen-year pause due to the Libyan civil war, with archaeologists returning
Gerga Inscribed Monumental Statue Found in Farmhouse 14 Years Ago Left to Its Fate
The Gerga Monumental Statue, stolen from the ancient city of Gerga in the Karia region, has been left to its fate after being discovered 14 years ago in a farmhouse. Rescued from antiquities traffickers, the Gerga statue was initially handed over to the İzmir Archaeology Museum, where it was stored in a neglected corner. Recently
The Name ‘Turk’ Confirmed in the Oldest Written Monument of the Göktürk Period
The Turkish Academy and the Archaeology Institute of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences have made a significant discovery during their joint excavation work in 2022. They uncovered the upper part of an inscription and the mausoleum of İlteriş Kutluğ Kağan, the father of notable Göktürk rulers Bilge Kağan and Kül Tigin. This inscription, dating back