The U.S. is returning the statue of Marcus Aurelius to Türkiye after 65 years
In a significant cultural development, the United States will return the Marcus Aurelius statue to Türkiye after 65 years. This bronze statue, which comes from the ancient city of Boubon in Burdur, was taken abroad during the 1960s through illegal excavations. Currently, it resides in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. The Ministry of
The genetic study show that sheep were first raised in Central Anatolia
Scientists have conducted a significant genetic study showing that early domesticated sheep originated in Central Anatolia. This research highlights humanity’s transition to a settled lifestyle. An international team, led by geneticists from Trinity College and zooarchaeologists from LMU Munich and the Bavarian State Collections of Natural History (SNSB), analyzed 118 genomes from archaeological bones. These
2000-Year-Old Roman Bath Columns Restored to Their Former Glory
The 2000-year-old Roman bath columns of the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the “City of Gladiators”, have been successfully restored. Stratonikeia, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla, is one of the largest marble cities in the world. Archaeological excavations in the city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, continue under
1500-Year-Old Bronze Object Used as a Beverage Filter Discovered in Hadrianopolis Excavations
Excavation efforts at the ancient city of Hadrianopolis have uncovered a bronze artifact believed to date back to the 5th century AD. This item, identified as a beverage filter, was found in the Eskipazar district of Karabük, Turkey. Historical Importance of Hadrianopolis Founded during the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian II, Hadrianopolis emerged as a
Traces of the Santorini Volcano Eruption and Tsunami Victims Found on Türkiye’s Coastline
In recent days, a swarm of earthquakes in the Aegean Sea has alarmed the residents of Santorini, leading to a rapid evacuation of the island, which has now transformed into a deserted landscape. Some seismologists suggest that this earthquake activity may be a precursor to a volcanic eruption. The recent seismic events brought to mind
Small Hagia Sophia Poterna from the Eastern Roman Period Buried in the Ground Due to Lack of Maintenance
In the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), Emperor Justinian I and his wife Theodora built the Small Hagia Sophia Poterne for security purposes on the sea side of the walls. This historical structure has an estimated history of approximately 1500 years. However, neglect and lack of maintenance have caused it to
Preserving Adult, Child, and Cat Mummies at Aşıklı Höyük with Climate Control
The adult, child, and cat mummies found during the 1989 excavations at Aşıklı Höyük are preserved using climate control methods. Aşıklı Höyük is one of the oldest known settlements in the world, dating back about 12,000 years. This Neolithic site is located near Kızılkaya village in the Gülağaç district of Aksaray. The Aksaray Museum displays
The only Parthian stone relief in Iran’s Fars province restored
Restoration Completed for the Only Parthian Stone Relief in Iran’s Fars Province The only Parthian stone relief in Iran’s Fars province has been restored, according to Mohammad Sabet-Eqlidi, the head of tourism for the province. This important artifact is located in the ancient city of Qir. Sabet-Eqlidi reported that the relief, found in an open