The magnificent throne room of the Knossos Palace is believed to be the oldest throne room in Europe
The Minoan civilization, a flourishing Bronze Age culture, thrived on the island of Crete between 2700 BC and 1450 BC. Among the remarkable remnants of this civilization is the Knossos Palace, a sprawling complex that once served as the center of Minoan power. Within the palace lies the throne room, a captivating chamber that is
The 5,000-year-old underground city of Matiate will be open to visitors
Efforts are underway to open the 5,000-year-old underground city of Matiate, located in the Midyat district of the Mardin province in southeastern Turkey, to visitors. Excavations began in 2000 in the underground city of Matiate, which includes a place of worship, silos, water wells, shelter, wine house, workshops, cisterns and burial grounds, as well as
Tutankhamun’s DNA results: Give surprising findings of incest evidence
Recent DNA tests on the remains of King Tutankhamun have revealed some startling and unexpected results. He tests, which were conducted by a team of international scientists, have led to the conclusion that Tutankhamun’s parents were likely siblings. This incestuous relationship was not uncommon among ancient Egyptian royalty. Tutankhamun is known as the child king
The upper part of a giant statue of Ramses II, one of the greatest pharaohs of Egypt, has been unearthed
The upper part of a colossal statue of Ramses II, also known as the Great Ramses, was discovered during excavations in the city of Minya, Egypt. The statue was found in a joint study by archaeologists from the United States and Egypt. The limestone block, about 3.8 meters high, depicts Ramses seated and wearing a
Ancient reliefs become target of treasure hunters in Mersin
An academic has cautioned that urgent protection is required for the historic Adamkayalar (Men of Rock) reliefs in the southern province of Mersin, which have been vandalized by people looking to find supposedly hidden treasures. Adamkayalar is a place consisting of reliefs and figures made on the slopes of the Şeytan Deresi Canyon (Devil Creek
The agora discovered in the ancient city of Dara is being unearthed
An agora was discovered in the ancient city of Dara, founded by the Eastern Roman Empire to stand against the Sassanid attacks. The city was founded in 507 AD by the emperor Anastasios. The discovery of the agora in the ancient city of Dara, which was thought to be a garrison city until today, showed
Archaeologists discover the smallest Neolithic pot of its kind in China
Archaeologists have discovered a Neolithic pot, the smallest of its kind, in the Peiligang area in Xinzheng, eastern China’s Henan Province. This type of small-mouthed, pointed-bottomed amphora-like vessel is one of the characteristic artifacts of the Neolithic Yangshao culture. Dating to around 7,700 years ago, it is also the oldest of its kind, pushing back
180-year-old Ottoman water dam to be restored
The 180-year old water dam located on the site of the cuha factory established during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecit will be restored. The Ottoman water dam is located in the Başiskele district of Kocaeli province. According to the statement made by Başiskele Municipality, work is underway to restore 12 locations within the scope
The rescue excavation initiated by officials responding to the report of illegal digging uncovered Roman-era floor mosaics
In response to a report of illegal excavation at the area known locally as Kela Hanma (Lady Castle), situated in Uzunkaya Village approximately 30 kilometers away from the town center of Mardin, officials initiated a rescue excavation. During these excavations, Roman-era floor mosaics featuring marine life figures were unearthed at the remains of a villa
Kyzikos Ancient City, named after the Hylas legend in Greek mythology
Kyzikos Ancient City is situated at the foothills of Mount Kapıdağ within the borders of Balıkesir province, where the Bandırma-Erdek highway passes. Research conducted by Kurt Bittel revealed traces of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period (6th millennium BC) and Chalcolithic period (5th millennium BC). The Doliones, who initially settled on the slopes