Saturday, March 15 2025

Author: Emma Carola

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko

The Crown Prince and Princess of Japan will visit the archaeological site associated with Prince Mikasa in Türkiye

Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will visit Türkiye on Tuesday for a goodwill visit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Türkiye. The long-standing friendship between Türkiye and Japan was highlighted by the Ertuğrul frigate disaster that occurred on September 15, 1890. On September 15, 1890, the Ertuğrul

The 2,000-year-old fig located in Ireland will shed light on trade between the Roman Empire and Ireland

The 2,000-year-old fig located in Ireland will shed light on trade between the Roman Empire and Ireland

Archaeologists from University College Dublin discovered a 2,000-year-old fig during an archaeological excavation at a headland in Drumanagh, North Dublin. The discovered 2,000-year-old fig sheds light on the foods traded between the Roman Empire and Ireland thousands of years ago. The area in Drumanagh where the excavation took place was an important trade center for

Hyllarima

The structure thought to be a temple turned out to be a monumental fountain

Archaeologists have determined that a structure once thought to be a temple in the ancient city of Hyllarima is actually a monumental fountain. The ancient city of Hyllarima, surrounded by walls about 2 kilometers long, is located in the province of Mugla in southwestern Türkiye. Hyllarima is one of the cities that minted coins during

Clay objects made with fingers during an excavation in the ancient site of Umm el-Marra

The markings on a 4,400-year-old clay cylinder found in a grave may represent an example of the world’s oldest alphabet

Humans discovered writing through the Sumerians in Mesopotamia. A series of symbols inscribed on clay tablets is considered the beginning of writing. Over time, these symbols evolved in the hands of scribes, transforming into a more easily writable form, which became the alphabet. The creators of the alphabet are believed to be ancient Egyptian scribes.

A 1500-year-old structure was discovered beneath the rubble of a building that collapsed in the earthquake

A 1500-year-old structure was discovered beneath the rubble of a building that collapsed in the earthquake

In Hatay, which was shaken by two severe earthquakes two years ago, a 1500-year-old structure has emerged beneath the rubble of a collapsed building. During the removal of the rubble from a detached house that was destroyed by a magnitude 7 earthquake on February 6, 2023, a structure believed to date back to the Late

It is thought that the tomb of St. Thaddeus was found in the excavations of Eğil Castle

It is thought that the tomb of St. Thaddeus was found in the excavations of Eğil Castle

During the ongoing archaeological excavations in Eğil Castle in Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, graves dating back to 1600-1900 years ago were found. Prof. Dr. Vecihi Özkaya, the head of the excavation, said that one of the graves may belong to St. Thaddeus, “There is information that St. Thaddeus saw Jesus Christ and received orders from

Apollonia ad Rhyndacum

Apollonia ad Rhyndacum ancient city’s theater had a “private” spectator seating area

A reserved spectator seat for an individual has been discovered in the theater section of the Apollonia ad Rhyndacum archaeological site in the Nilüfer district of Bursa. The name of the ancient city of Apollonia ad Rhyndacum is derived from Apollo, one of the important gods in Greek mythology, and means “Apollonia by the Rhyndakos.”

Wessex archaeologists discovered a 3,500-year-old wooden paddle

Wessex archaeologists discovered a 3,500-year-old wooden paddle

Archaeologists from Wessex Archaeology discovered a 3,500-year-old wooden paddle during excavation work for the Moors project in Arne. Phil Trim, who is leading the rescue efforts for the wooden paddle dated to the Bronze Age uncovered at Poole Harbour, stated, “Finding a wooden object from that era is truly a unique find.” Phil Trim said,

Savatra

Scientists are examining the headless infant skeletons found in well graves in Savatra

Scientists have begun to examine the headless infant skeletons found in earthenware pots during the excavation work at the ancient city of Savatra in order to understand the lifestyle of the city during that period. The ancient city of Savatra is an important archaeological site located at the foothills of the Bozdağ Mountains in Konya,

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A 5,000-year-old stone-paved cellar has been discovered beneath a Neolithic dwelling in Denmark

A 5,000-year-old stone-paved cellar has been discovered during the excavation of a Neolithic dwelling on Falster Island in Denmark. The cellar was uncovered during the construction of a railway passing through a farm on Falster Island. The stone-paved root cellar measures approximately 6.5 feet by 5 feet; while it may not be large in size,

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