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A treasure hunter claims to have located the site of the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in Christian history

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A treasure hunter claims to have located the site of the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in Christian history

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Mustafa Uysal, a treasure hunter in Bursa, has made a striking claim, announcing his discovery of an underground city in the Orhangazi district. According to Uysal, this discovery indicates that the First Council of Nicaea, a significant event in Christian history, was actually convened in this underground city, contrary to traditional historical understanding. Stating that

Archaeologists discover Urartian house remains from the 6th entury BC in Armenia

Archaeologists discover Urartian house remains from the 6th entury BC in Armenia

A team of Armenian-Polish archaeologists has made significant discoveries at the Davti Blur archaeological site. They found Urartian house remains from the 6th century BC, a cremation cemetery, and evidence of a powerful earthquake. Dr. Mateusz Iskra, a team member, explains that Davti Blur translates to “David Hill” in Armenian. This name likely refers to

This mirror, believed to have come from the Iranian palace, offers advice

This mirror, believed to have come from the Iranian palace, offers advice

A remarkable 19th-century mirror, believed to have come from the Qajar Dynasty palace in Iran, draws attention for its thought-provoking inscriptions. This unique piece, known as the “Advisory Mirror,” is currently on display at the Diyarbakır Museum. The mirror features several profound sayings, including: “Ettukâ reîsü’l-ahlâkı (Takvâ is the essence of morality),” “Ezellü’n-nâsi men ehâne’n-nâse

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Ancient underground city discovered in Abarkuh, Iran

Researchers have uncovered an underground city beneath five historic houses in Abarkuh, a city in Iran’s Yazd Province. Located about 140 kilometers southwest of Yazd, Abarkuh plays a key role in the “golden triangle” formed by Shiraz, Yazd, and Isfahan. This strategic location has made it an important settlement throughout history. The research team continues

The 1800-year-old grape processing industry in Türkiye will be revitalized

The 1800-year-old grape processing industry in Türkiye will be revitalized

A new project will revitalize an ancient grape processing facility that is 1800 years old at the Perre Ancient City in Adıyaman. This city is one of the five major cities of the Kingdom of Commagene. The Kingdom of Commagene was a Hellenistic-Persian kingdom that ruled from 163 BC to 72 AD. It is famous

A 2200-Year-Old Well-Preserved Mosaic Unearthed in Assos

A 2200-Year-Old Well-Preserved Mosaic Unearthed in Assos

Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved 2200-year-old mosaic during ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Assos. The team also found an 1800-year-old monumental tomb. Location and Historical Significance Assos lies in Behramkale village, within the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. This ancient city has a rich history that dates back to the 9th century BC. It

An Iron Age citadel and Mamluk-period installation in which the inscription was incorporated in secondary use. Credit: Robert Mullins.

Archaeologists Discover Rare Boundary Stone From the Tetrarchy Period of the Roman Empire

Excavations at Tel Avel Beit Ma’akha, located about 1.2 miles south of Metula in northern Galilee, have led to an extraordinary find: a rare Roman boundary stone dating back to the Tetrarchy era. This ancient artifact provides valuable insights into land ownership, regional settlement patterns, and the administrative practices of the Roman Empire. Insights into

Archaeologists have discovered a rare Iron Age helmet in Norfolk

Archaeologists have discovered a rare Iron Age helmet in Norfolk

In Snettisham, one of England’s most significant archaeological sites, advanced scientific tests have revealed that fragments of copper alloy are parts of an extremely rare Iron Age helmet. The British Museum conducted a 15-year project to examine a treasure trove of 14 gold, silver, and bronze torcs (twisted metal rings worn as jewelry) discovered between

Silent Witnesses of History Under the Silver Lights of the Milky Way Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya

Silent Witnesses of History Under the Silver Lights of the Milky Way: Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya

In the skies of Eskişehir, the eternal dance of stars meets the silent witnesses of history. The majestic sweep of the Milky Way embraces the millennia-old Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya monuments in the mystical Phrygian Valley, bathed in a silvery glow. This magical moment is immortalized by talented Eskişehir-based astrophotographer Murat Oktay. A Cosmic Convergence: Time

The Area Used by the Participants of Secret Rituals in Zerzevan Castle is Being Revealed

The Area Used by the Participants of Secret Rituals in Zerzevan Castle is Being Revealed

Recent excavations at Zerzevan Castle, near Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, are revealing fascinating new discoveries. Archaeologists are uncovering an area believed to have been used for lodging by participants in secret rituals. This significant finding sheds light on the mysterious practices within this 3,000-year-old Roman military settlement. Zerzevan Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Ancient Hadrian’s Stadium Restoration Starts in Bolu

The restoration of Hadrian’s ancient stadium in Bolu, a significant historical landmark in Türkiye’s Western Black Sea region, has begun. This remarkable structure, dedicated to Roman Emperor Hadrian, offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s rich Roman past. A Gift for the Emperor: The Stadium’s Origins Wealthy locals built the stadium in the 2nd and

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