Restoration of 2,800-year-old water cistern in eastern Türkiye completed
The restoration of the 2,800-year-old Urartian water cistern unearthed in Harput Castle in Elazığ province in the Eastern Anatolia Region, known as the roof of Türkiye, has been completed. Harput Castle was built by the Urartians in the 8th century BC on a rectangular plan. The castle, which consists of two parts, the inner and
2,800-year-old kilograms of chickpeas, wheat, apricot kernels, grapes and garlic grains found in Yassı Mound
Carbonized chickpeas, wheat, apricot kernels, grapes and garlic grains dating back 2,800 years were found at Yassı Mound in the southern Turkish province of Kahramanmaraş. Since 2021, excavations at Yassı Mound, led by Assoc. Prof. Elif Baştürk of Ahi Evran University, have shown the existence of nine distinct layers that existed continuously between 6,000 BC
1800-year-old statue head in Fethiye Castle: May Belong to God Apollo!
During excavations in Fethiye Castle, a 1800-year-old statue head thought to belong to the god Apollo was found. Situated in the Fethiye district of Mugla province in southwest Türkiye is the Fethiye Castle. Situated close to the rock tombs on a hilltop overlooking the city is Fethiye Castle, one of the city’s most emblematic buildings.
Archaeologists unearth palace, agora and city wall in Troy
Archaeologists are working to bring to light the palace, agora and city wall in the ancient city of Troy, which has a history of 5,500 years. Prof. Dr. Reyhan Körpe, Vice President of the Ancient City of Troy Excavation, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Department of History, said that they are working in the agora area
Excavations at the ancient Kef Castle shed light on the Urartian period
Archaeological excavations at Kef Castle in Bitlis, southeast Turkey, have uncovered animal bones, ceramics, and tools made of flint and obsidian. The castle, one of four built during the reign of Urartian King Rusa II (685-645 B.C.), is located at an altitude of 2,300 meters (7,545 feet). The information that will be obtained during the
4000-year-old ceramic seal discovered at Tavşanlı mound, known as the “heart of Kütahya”
A 4000-year-old ceramic seal was discovered in Tavşanlı mound, also known as the “Heart of Kütahya” because it resembles the shape of a heart when viewed from the air, in the Tavşanlı district of Kütahya in western Türkiye. The excavation of Tavşanlı mound continues under the chairmanship of Prof. Erkan Fidan, Head of the Department
6,400-year-old oven unearthed at Arslantepe Höyük
A 6400-year-old oven has been unearthed at Arslantepe Höyük, which was continuously inhabited from 6000 BC to the 11th century AD in eastern Türkiye. The discovered oven is 2 meters long. Located 7 km northeast of Malatya, Arslantepe Höyük is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The finds unearthed during excavations at the mound show
2200-year-old agora of the ancient city of Aigai on Yunt Mountain was found
A 2,200-year-old city square (agora) was discovered during excavations in the ancient city of Aigai in Manisa province in western Türkiye. The excavations also found bull-headed reliefs on the columns in the square and inscriptions related to the god Apollo. Founded on Yunt Mountain by the Aeolians in the 11th century BC, the ancient city
8000-year-old female statuette found in Ulucak Höyük
An 8 thousand year old female statuette was found in Ulucak Höyük, which has been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period. Ulucak Höyük, considered one of the first farming villages in Türkiye, is located in Kemalpaşa district of Izmir. During the excavations led by Prof. Dr. Özlem Çevik, a faculty member of the Department of
Well-preserved bust unearthed during excavations at Prusias Ad Hypium Ancient Theater
A very well-preserved bust was found during the ongoing excavations in the theater section of the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium in the Konuralp district of Düzce. The city, which was conquered by Bithynia King Prusias I in 183 BC, was named Prusias ad Hypium due to its location on the Melen (Hypium) stream.