Italian archaeologists uncover large Iron Age necropolis at Amorosi
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a large Iron Age necropolis in Valle Telesina, near the Volturno River, during work on a new power plant being built by the Terna Group in Amorosi, in the province of Benevento. The Inspectorate of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of the provinces of Caserta and Benevento announced the discovery. Amorosi
Night museology practice started in the ancient city of Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, can be visited after sunset as of April 9 with the “Night Museology” application of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ancient city of Ephesus has a history dating back to the 10th century BC. It is known that the first
The massive stadium of Sillyon Ancient City is being uncovered
The 10 thousand-seat stadium of the ancient city of Sillyon in Antalya’s Serik district is being uncovered. The excavation team has so far uncovered 25 percent of the stadium. Sillyon excavations are carried out by a team of 40 people under the leadership of Pamukkale University Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Taşkıran. Sillyon is
200-year-old cherries found in the cellar of George Washington’s mansion
Two bottles were found in the cellar of the Virginia mansion of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Inside the bottles were 200-year-old cherries. Mount Vernon Chief Archaeologist Jason Boroughs said, “This incredible discovery at Mount Vernon is an important archaeological find. Not only have we recovered intact, sealed bottles, but they
Herculaneum papyrus gives information about Plato’s burial place
Researchers have found evidence of Plato’s burial place in a charred Herculaneum papyrus containing the History of the Academy of Philodemus of Gadara (after 110-40 BC), discovered in the town of Herculaneum near Naples. Plato (428/348 BC) was one of the most important philosophers of Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle,
Medusa mosaic reopened after being closed during winter
Kibyra Ancient City Excavation Head Prof. Dr. Şükrü Özüdoğru announced that the Medusa mosaic and the Odeion stoa floor mosaic, which were closed during the winter months to protect them from climatic conditions, were opened to visitors. The Medusa mosaic will be open to visitors until the end of November. The ancient city of Kibyra
Pamukkale travertines formed by thermal waters are visited overnight
The beautiful Pamukkale travertines in Denizli province in the Aegean Region of Turkey will be open to visitors throughout the night. Pamukkale with its white travertines formed by thermal waters resembles a cotton field. The ancient city of Hierapolis is also located in Pamukkale. In this ancient city, there are many historical buildings such as
New research finds more than a dozen murders in Neolithic Europe in which women were traditionally sacrificed
New research has identified more than a dozen murders in Neolithic Europe over a 2,000-year period in which women were traditionally sacrificed. The victims appear to have been killed by “incaprettamento”. This style of death is also known as hog-tying. The victims’ necks are tied behind their backs to their bent legs, allowing them to
Restoration of the 600-year-old Gazi Mihal Hamam in Edirne continues
In Edirne, Türkiye’s gateway to Europe, cleaning and excavation works continue in the 15th century Gazi Mihal Hamam within the scope of restoration. Restoration works at Gazi Mihal Hamam are being carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations and Edirne Museum Directorate. In order to reach the original state of the bath, filling removal
Mammoth fossils luckly found in a mine are exhibited in Samsun Museum
14 years ago, mammoth fossils found by luckly in a mine in Samsun’s Ladik district started to be exhibited in Samsun Museum. The Samsun Museum, which was opened to visitors in the past days, contains artifacts from the Hittite, Persian, Roman, Eastern Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. The museum also includes finds from the ancient