Egypt Museum Scandal: 3,000-Year-Old Gold Bracelet Stolen and Melted Down
A priceless 3,000-year-old gold bracelet has been stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and melted down, Egyptian authorities confirmed. According to the Ministry of Interior, the artifact—dating to the Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt (1075–652 BCE)—was discovered missing on September 13 from a secure iron safe inside the museum’s restoration workshop. Investigations revealed
World’s Oldest Mummies May Be 12,000 Years Old, Discovered in Southeast Asia
A new study suggests smoke-dried mummification began 5,000 years earlier than previously thought. A groundbreaking study has uncovered evidence that the world’s oldest known mummies—dating back as far as 12,000 years—originated in southern China and Southeast Asia, challenging long-held beliefs that South America’s Chinchorro culture pioneered intentional mummification. Published this week in Proceedings of the
Sayburç to Feature a Village Museum Showcasing Neolithic Heritage and Urfa’s Living Culture
In Şanlıurfa’s Sayburç, one of the key sites of Türkiye’s “Taş Tepeler Project,” archaeologists plan to preserve 9,000-year-old Neolithic remains while also creating a unique village museum that highlights the region’s mid-20th-century rural life. Excavations at the early Neolithic settlement of Sayburç, located in the heart of Türkiye’s historic Şanlıurfa province, are revealing not only
History Rises from the Depths: Lost Ottoman Shipwreck in the Mediterranean Marks a Milestone in Underwater Archaeology
A 17th-century Ottoman war and trade ship has been uncovered from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, rewriting maritime history with its dramatic sinking story and an extraordinary trove of artifacts. Struck in battle, driven ashore, and engulfed in flames before sinking, the vessel has resurfaced centuries later as the first fully excavated Ottoman-era shipwreck
3,000-Year-Old Neo-Hittite Meat Oven Discovered at Arslantepe Mound
In eastern Türkiye, archaeologists at Arslantepe Mound have unearthed a 3,000-year-old underground meat oven dating to the Neo-Hittite period. Although resembling a traditional tandır, the structure served a different purpose. The discovery is regarded as a striking development for both archaeology and gastronomy. Located just 7 kilometers from Malatya’s city center, Arslantepe was continuously inhabited
Sayburç Excavations Reveal 12,600-Year-Old Neolithic Settlement with Over 50 Structures
Archaeological excavations in Şanlıurfa, southeastern Türkiye, are shedding new light on one of the most critical turning points in human history. At the Sayburç Neolithic settlement, researchers have uncovered more than 50 structures dating back 12,600 years. The excavations are part of the “Taş Tepeler Project”, a large-scale initiative led by the Ministry of Culture
8,000-Year-Old Fox-Clad Male Figurine Unearthed in Izmir, Türkiye
Archaeologists working at Ulucak Höyük in Kemalpaşa, İzmir, have uncovered an extraordinary Neolithic figurine: a 9-centimeter clay male figure wearing a fox pelt, dated to approximately 8,000 years ago. The discovery offers fresh insights into the symbolic and ritual life of early Anatolian communities. Ritual and symbolic significance Excavation Director Prof. Dr. Özlem Çevik highlighted
Türkiye’s Third-Largest Odeon Unearthed in Ancient City of Sagalassos
Excavations in the ancient city of Sagalassos, located in Burdur’s Ağlasun district, are revealing a monumental odeon buried nearly four meters underground. Archaeologists report that once fully unearthed, the structure will become the third-largest odeon in Türkiye, after those at Ephesus and Kibyra. A hub for music, politics, and civic life Listed on UNESCO’s World
5,200-Year-Old Climate Adaptation Strategies Unearthed at Küllüoba in Türkiye
Archaeologists in Eskişehir, Türkiye, have uncovered remarkable evidence of how early Bronze Age communities adapted to climate challenges more than 5,000 years ago. Excavations at Küllüoba Höyük, a site continuously studied since 1996, reveal that the settlement—dating to 3200–3300 BCE—was not only carefully planned but also strategically designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Houses Deliberately
Excavations at Amos Ancient City Reveal Mosaics and Residential Structures
Archaeological work continues at full speed in Amos Ancient City, located in Turkey’s Muğla province, overlooking the coast of Marmaris. The 2025 excavation season is being carried out under the “Heritage for the Future” program of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, coordinated by the Marmaris Chamber of Commerce, with support from Marmaris Municipality as