2100-year-old statue head of Hygieia, Greek goddess of health, unearthed in Laodikeia
During the excavations in the ancient city of Laodikeia in Denizli province, the statue head of Hygieia, the goddess of health and cleanliness, the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine in Greek and Roman mythology, was unearthed. The excavations in the ancient city of Laodikeia are under the supervision of Pamukkale University Archaeology Department
Interesting method of identifying sorcerers in Babylon
Magic is defined as having an effect on people, objects and events through rituals organized by using energy taken from supernatural beings and a number of materials. People have benefited through magic. Those who cast spells aimed to harm their enemies through magic, to disrupt the peaceful home lives of people they could not attract,
The mosaic depicting paradise in one piece in the ancient city of Perre attracts great attention of visitors
The 1500-year-old mosaic bearing the traces of the Roman period in the ancient city of Perre is one of the largest mosaics in one piece. The 155-square-meter mosaic depicting paradise, which is exhibited in one piece in the ancient city of Perre, one of the 5 major cities of the Komagene Kingdom, attracts the attention
2000-year-old tomb guarded by two bull heads discovered in Tharsa Ancient City
During the ongoing rescue and cleaning works in the ancient city of Tharsa, a new 2000-year-old tomb protected by two bull heads was discovered. The ancient city of Tharsa is located on the borders of Kuyulu village on Adıyaman-Şanlıurfa Highway. Today the city is called ‘Turuş Rock Tombs’. Archaeologists said the bull’s heads were in
Oldest known human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Scientists have discovered the oldest known human viruses in a Neanderthal bone more than 50,000 years old. The most surprising aspect of the study is that scientists will soon be able to recreate them. The study was carried out by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo. The DNA of two Neanderthals was tested
Structures dating back to the Roman period have been unearthed in the dam water retention area in Balıkesir
In Burhaniye district of Balıkesir, excavation work is being carried out to save the ruins of the ancient city in the water retention area of Reşitköy Dam. Remains of a late antique settlement were found during the rescue excavations. The area to be flooded by the dam is located 10 kilometers south of the ancient
Historic Surp Garabet Church to be auctioned
The 19th century Surp Garabet Church will be sold at auction. Surp Garabet Church is located in the Hafik district of Sivas. Another name of the church, which was used in various ways by the village residents for a period of time, is Tuzhisar Church. The owner of the church, which appears as a haystack
Ancient cities in Anatolia, containing temple ruins of the enigmatic Mithras sun cult
The belief in Mitraism, which emerged in the 2nd century BC and was widespread in the Roman Empire and other regions until the 5th century, has many temples in Anatolia. Mitraism, a Persian religion, is a mysterious cult based on the worship of a sun god named Mithra. The sun god Mithra is the creator
The Touristic Salt Express, which will carry its passengers from the past to the future, makes its maiden voyage
It was reported that the Touristic Salt Express, which aims to introduce the historical and cultural beauties of Çankırı to local and foreign visitors, will make its first trip from Ankara on May 18. In a statement made by the Northern Anatolia Development Agency (KUZKA), it was stated that the Touristic Salt Express departing from
A 4,000-year-old cuneiform clay tablet with the world’s first love poem
The small clay tablet known as ‘Istanbul 2461’ in the Istanbul Archaeological Museums contains the world’s oldest known love poem. Written in the Sumerian language between 2037 and 2029 BC, this poem was engraved in cuneiform on a terracotta tablet and is a treasure of humanity that has survived to the present day. The tablet