Recent research at Tepecik Çiftlik, a site illuminating the Neolithic period in the heart of Anatolia, is uncovering the mysteries of obsidian mirrors used since […]
Author: Oguz Büyükyıldırım
Experts Working to Unearth ‘Mosaic House’ in Pergamon
In Bergama, Izmir, Türkiye, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pergamon is being revitalized through excavations under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Heritage for […]
The Mystery of 3,500-Year-Old Ashes in Anatolia Unveiled
In 2023, excavations at Tepecik Mound in the Çine district of Aydın, Türkiye, revealed a significant layer of dense ash. Due to the color and […]
Traces of the Santorini Volcano Eruption and Tsunami Victims Found on Türkiye’s Coastline
In recent days, a swarm of earthquakes in the Aegean Sea has alarmed the residents of Santorini, leading to a rapid evacuation of the island, […]
Preserving Adult, Child, and Cat Mummies at Aşıklı Höyük with Climate Control
The adult, child, and cat mummies found during the 1989 excavations at Aşıklı Höyük are preserved using climate control methods. Aşıklı Höyük is one of […]
Gavur Beşiği Cave: A Hidden Byzantine Sanctuary
Nestled in the lush Çamlık Nature Monument of Konya’s Derebucak district, Gavur Beşiği Cave is a hidden paradise. It captivates visitors with its natural beauty […]
Archaeologists Discover Rare Boundary Stone From the Tetrarchy Period of the Roman Empire
Excavations at Tel Avel Beit Ma’akha, located about 1.2 miles south of Metula in northern Galilee, have led to an extraordinary find: a rare Roman […]
Silent Witnesses of History Under the Silver Lights of the Milky Way: Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya
In the skies of Eskişehir, the eternal dance of stars meets the silent witnesses of history. The majestic sweep of the Milky Way embraces the […]
Leonardo da Vinci’s Secret Passages Under Sforza Castle Revealed by Radar
Milan’s Sforza Castle, a symbol of Italian history, has long fascinated historians, engineers, and architects. Built in the 15th century, it has served as a […]
First archaeological evidence of the Kaskas, the Hittites’ fierce enemies, discovered
The Kaskas, known as the relentless enemies of the Hittites who established the first central state in Anatolia, have long remained shrouded in mystery. Residing […]