The oldest evidence of piercing was found in 11,000-year-old skeletons at Boncuklu Tarla
Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence of piercings in skeletons dating back 11,000 years at the Boncuklu Tarla excavation site. The evidence will provide new insights into the body modification practices of early sedentary communities in Southwest Asia. Beaded Field is located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. There are settlement layers from the
A fossil of a creature living on the shores of the Pacific Ocean was found in the 1900-year-old rock church in Diyarbakır
In the 1900-year-old rock church, an important structure for the Christian world in the district of Eğil in Diyarbakır, studies have revealed the fossil of a creature living on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The fossil of the creature, known as “Sand Dollar” in the scientific world, is considered an object associated with the
The agora discovered in the ancient city of Dara is being unearthed
An agora was discovered in the ancient city of Dara, founded by the Eastern Roman Empire to stand against the Sassanid attacks. The city was founded in 507 AD by the emperor Anastasios. The discovery of the agora in the ancient city of Dara, which was thought to be a garrison city until today, showed
Graveyard of 54 children found in an old quarry
In the Kulp district of Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, a graveyard of 54 children between the ages of 0-6 buried in what is believed to be an old quarry has been unearthed. Archaeologists find it surprising that only children are buried in the area where 54 graves have been found so far. The remains of
8,200 artifacts from the Paleolithic period were discovered on a university campus in Turkey
Experts working in a pistachio orchard on the campus of Gaziantep University unearthed 8200 Paleolithic artifacts. The survey work in the pistachio garden started in 2021 with the permission of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. During the research conducted under the direction of Gaziantep Museum Directorate, 8,200 chipped stone artifacts used in activities such
1800-year-old surgical instruments found in Zerzevan Castle
During excavations at Zerzevan Castle in the Çınar district of Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, 1800-year-old surgical instruments were found near an underground temple of the Mithras religion. Excavations at Zerzevan Castle, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, have been ongoing since 2014. The excavations are supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,
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
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
Archaeologists uncover more than 2,000 seal impressions in the Ancient city of Doliche
Archaeologists from the Asia Minor Research Center uncovered the city archives in the ancient city of Doliche in south-eastern Turkey and recovered over 2,000 seal impressions used to seal documents. Doliche is an ancient city located at the northern fringe of Gaziantep in SE Türkiye. It is a significant religious center that has been associated