Prof. Ian Hodder, “I believe that Göbekli Tepe changes the story about the origins of human society.”
British archaeologist Prof. Ian Hodder stated, “I believe that Göbekli Tepe changes the story about the origins of human society.” Prof. Hodder directed excavations at Çatalhöyük, the first Neolithic settlement in Anatolia, for 25 years. Ian Hodder, who participated in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition organized by the Natural History Museum (NHM) at
The heart of Kütahya, at Tavşanlı Mound, has yielded a 3,200-year-old piercing tool and tweezers made of bronze
Due to its heart-shaped appearance when viewed from above, Tavşanlı Mound, referred to as the heart of Kütahya, has yielded a 3,200-year-old bronze piercing tool with a bone handle and tweezers during excavations. Tavşanlı Mound is located approximately 1.5 kilometers from the center of Kütahya and is one of the largest mounds in Anatolia, with
Archaeologists discovered a 500-year-old Chinese inscription on Mount Zion in Jerusalem
Archaeologists have discovered a 500-year-old Chinese inscription on a piece of blue-and-white porcelain found on Mount Zion, representing the oldest known Chinese writing found in Israel. The inscription states, “Forever we will protect the eternal spring,” and was uncovered during a three-year collaborative excavation conducted by the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the German Protestant
A tabula ansata featuring a bilingual inscription, found in front of a burial chamber adorned with the monogram of Jesus Christ, was restored
A bilingual inscription tabula ansata located in front of a burial chamber adorned with the monogram of Jesus Christ, found in the Kızılkoyun necropolis in Şanlıurfa, has been restored and returned to its original position. Kızılkoyun Necropolis is located in the Balıklıgöl plateau of Şanlıurfa. It bears traces of Hellenistic and Roman-Byzantine periods with tombs
The settlement at Asarcık Tepe, which dates back to the Hittites, has structures from the Seljuk period
The excavations at Asarcık Tepe, which bears traces of a culture dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, revealed dwelling and bakery structures dating back to the Seljuk period. Asarcık Tepe is especially important as a Hittite settlement and therefore it is one of the rare settlements in the region. Asarcık Tepe is located in
The inscription dedicated to Emperor Hadrian was found in Blaundos, known as Garrison City
An inscription dedicated to Emperor Hadrian has been found in the ancient city of Blaundos, which was named “Garrison City” because Alexander the Great’s soldiers settled there during his campaign in Anatolia. Hadrian, known as one of the emperors of the Roman Empire who loved to travel, ruled from 117 to 138 AD. Born in
The 3,300-year-old Hittite Dam has been added to the World Heritage Irrigation Structures List
The Gölpınar Hittite Dam, built by the Hittites, one of the ancient civilizations of Anatolia and considered one of the oldest irrigation systems in the world, has been added to the World Heritage Irrigation Structures List by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). The World Heritage Irrigation Structures List is organized by the
Lost Phrygian Inscription on Arslan Kaya Monument waiting to be deciphered for centuries Deciphered
Professor Mark Munn of Pennsylvania State University has deciphered part of the heavily damaged inscription on the legendary Arslan Kaya Monument (also known as “Lion Kaya”), which has been difficult to decipher for centuries. The Arslan Kaya Monument is carved into a volcanic rock formation about 15 meters high near Lake Emre in the Phrygian
Archaeologists find 5,000-year-old poppy and chickpea grains at thermal power plant site
Turkish archaeologists discovered 5,000-year-old chickpeas and opium poppy seeds in a structure from the Early Bronze Age during rescue excavations at the Seyitömer Mound, located at the thermal power plant site. Beneath Seyitömer Mound, there are 12 million tons of lignite reserves. Rescue excavations were initiated before coal extraction began. The excavations, which started in
Visitors to the ancient city of Syedra are playing the popular Roman game “12 Signs”
The popular Roman game “12 Signs” (ludus duodecim scriptorum) is being introduced to visitors at the ancient city of Syedra, located in the Alanya district of Antalya. The game “12 Signs” is also known as “Roman Backgammon.” Pieces of the game were found during excavations on the Colonnaded Street of the 3,000-year-old ancient city. The