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
Statue heads of Dionysus and Aphrodite were unearthed in the Ancient City of Aizanoi
The heads of the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, and the god of wine, Dionysus, were discovered in the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in the town of Çavdarhisar in Kütahya, which hosts the best-preserved Zeus Temple in Anatolia. The heads of Aphrodite’s statue and Dionysus’s statue were found during excavation works in the
Is there a figure named Ayaz Ata in Turkish mythology?
The movements of the sun have formed a common point in ancient belief systems. The daily rising and setting of the sun, along with its annual seasonal movement, have shaped belief systems. The sun has symbolized rebirth and beginning through its rise and death or conclusion through its setting for humans. The sun has shaped
The center of Helenapolis Ancient City will be revealed with ground-penetrating radar
The central part of the ancient city of Helenapolis, which was an important port city in the late 4th century BCE, will be revealed through ground-penetrating radar. Excavations of the ancient city of Helenapolis, named after the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, have commenced, including the underwater sections of the city. The underwater
The original of Philiskos’ famous dancing Muses statue has been uncovered
The original of the famous dancing Muses statue by Philiskos, one of the renowned sculptors of the Hellenistic period, has been unearthed. The original statue of the Muses, which is 2175 years old and has Roman period copies in Perga, Rhodes, and the island of Delos, was discovered during excavations in Stratonikeia. The city where
Hattusa: A Journey into the Heart of the Hittite Empire
Hello history enthusiasts! Today, let’s embark on a time-traveling adventure to Hattusa, the mysterious capital of the Hittite Empire, peacefully resting in the vast plains of modern-day Turkey. Hattusa has piqued the curiosity and enchanted researchers for years, existing as an archaeological treasure trove. Let’s take a glimpse into the unknown world of this fascinating
Rare talismanic healing bowl found in Hasankeyf excavations
During the ongoing excavations in Hasankeyf Mound, one of the oldest Neolithic settlements in Anatolia, an 800-year-old talismanic bowl used for healing and two thumb rings made of agate and bone used by archers were unearthed. Hasankeyf Mound is located in the Hasankeyf district of Batman province in southeastern Turkey. In addition to artifacts from
Spirits of Girnavaz Mound
Girnavaz Mound is located 4 kilometers north of the Nusaybin district, which belongs to the Mardin province in Turkey. It’s situated very close to the Syrian border and lies along the route coming from Northern Mesopotamia. Its introduction to the scientific world was attributed to A.T. Olmstead. The mound represents a settlement from the Neo-Assyrian
The 2600-Year-Old Altar Unearthed at Oluz Mound Will Shed Light on the History of Ancient Near Eastern Religion
The 2600-year-old Median period altar discovered in Oluz Höyük, which has a history of 6000 years, will shed light on the religious history and religious archeology of Asia Minor. Oluz Höyük is located 3 kilometers south of the Amasya-Çorum highway, about 2 kilometers northwest of Gözlek Village, and approximately 5 kilometers east of Toklucak (formerly
Discoveries in the Hittite capital of Hattusa never cease
Discoveries never end in Hattusa, the capital of the Hittites who founded the magnificent empire of the Bronze Age. After the piece of ivory decoration with a sphinx found last week, a 2250-year-old saw was unearthed today. Archaeological excavations in Hattusa, located in the Boğazkale district of Çorum, began in 1906 and have been conducted