Tuesday, March 18 2025

Day: March 18, 2025

Evidence of Slavery in 2,300-Year-Old Egyptian Gold Mine: Iron Shackles Unearthed

Evidence of Slavery in 2,300-Year-Old Egyptian Gold Mine: Iron Shackles Unearthed

Archaeological excavations in the Ghozza region of Egypt have uncovered compelling evidence that some workers in a gold mine dating back approximately 2,300 years to the Ptolemaic period were slaves. The iron shackles discovered at the excavation site indicate that forced labor was widespread in gold mining during this era. The research, led by historian

Mysterious Cult Center Dedicated to Artemis Tauropolos Discovered in Ancient Amphipolis

Mysterious Cult Center Dedicated to Artemis Tauropolos Discovered in Ancient Amphipolis

Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Amphipolis, located in northern Greece, have unearthed a cult center dating back to the 4th century BC, believed to be dedicated to the hunting goddess Artemis Tauropolos. The team led by Professor Dimitris Damaskos of the University of Patras discovered the remains of a rectangular mudbrick structure during

Rare Roman Period Columbariums Discovered in Şanlıurfa Being Documented

Rare Roman Period Columbariums Discovered in Şanlıurfa Being Documented

Roman Era columbariums have been discovered in Şanlıurfa, home to unique archaeological sites such as Göbekli Tepe and Karahantepe, described as the “zero point of civilization.” The rare Roman Era columbariums discovered in Senem Caves in the Haliliye district and in a citizen’s garden in Bozova are being recorded as part of the Cultural Inventory