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6,000-Year-Old Sacred Hearths Restored in Türkiye

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6,000-Year-Old Sacred Hearths Restored in Türkiye

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Shocking Claim at the Historical Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: Sewage Water Mixed In, Thousands of Visitors at Risk!

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Shocking Claim at the Historical Eflatunpınar Hittite Water Monument: Sewage Water Mixed In, Thousands of Visitors at Risk!

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Anatolian News . Central Anatolia

Astonishing Kültepe Tablets: Some Everyday Turkish Words Date Back 4,500 Years

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Remarkable findings are emerging from the ongoing excavations at Kültepe-Kanesh-Karum, one of Türkiye’s longest-running archaeological sites. Led by Prof. Dr. Fikri Kulakoğlu, the excavations of Assyrian cuneiform tablets dating back approximately 4,500 years have revealed traces of certain Turkish words commonly used today. Located on the Kayseri-Sivas highway, Kültepe has been shedding light on Anatolian

Hyllarima Ancient City

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Hyllarima Ancient City’s 2-Kilometer Walls to be Opened to Tourism

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Gümüşler Monastery

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Gümüşler Monastery: The Petra of Anatolia and the Mystery of the “Smiling Virgin Mary”

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A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

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Ancient city of Sebaste

The granary was found in the ancient city of Sebaste, founded by the first Roman emperor Augustus

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Donalar Kale Kapı Rock Tomb or Donalar Rock Tomb

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Written by April 9, 2025

Hittite Mythology: Embracing Chaos in the Myths of Hedammu and Illuyanka

Anatolian News Article

Hittite mythology is a rich and complex belief system that reflects the influence of gods, goddesses, and natural forces on human life; this mythology is filled with profound narratives that shape the worldview, values, and cultural identity of ancient Hittite society. In the rich tapestry of ancient mythology, the tales of Hedammu and Illuyanka stand

Roman Traces in the Heart of Germany: Surprising Discoveries in Delbrück-Bentfeld
Written by April 9, 2025

Roman Traces in the Heart of Germany: Surprising Discoveries in Delbrück-Bentfeld

Anatolian News . World Article

In the quiet countryside of northwestern Germany, archaeological excavations in Delbrück-Bentfeld have uncovered an unexpected Roman presence beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. This discovery reshapes our understanding of Roman influence in the region and illuminates the complex interaction between Roman settlers and local populations. Located on the banks of the Lippe River, approximately

Persepolis
Written by April 7, 2025

Restoration Efforts Revitalize Ancient Majesty at Persepolis

Anatolian News . World Article

Restoration work has resumed at key heritage sites within Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran, following a pause during the Nowruz holidays. Projects are underway at the Apadana Palace, the rock-carved tomb of Artaxerxes III, and the southern inscription of the Terrace (Takhtgah), all remnants of the ancient Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330

Erzin-stele
Written by April 6, 2025

2900-Year-Old Erzin Stele: A Key to Understanding the Hittite to Greek Mythological Transition

Anatolian News Article

In a significant archaeological discovery, a basalt stele was unearthed in 1987 by O. Günay while plowing his field at the Yurtlak locality, located just a few kilometers west of Erzin in Hatay Province. This remarkable artifact, registered with inventory number 17183 at the Hatay Archaeology Museum, is broken in half but retains its historical

Mancılık Church
Written by April 5, 2025

Mancılık Church, Once a Local “Central Bank,” Plundered by Treasure Hunters, Awaits Restoration

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

The Mancılık Church, located in the village of Mancılık in the Kangal district of Sivas, and whose history is unknown, has become a target for treasure hunters. The historical structure, which has been plundered by treasure hunters for years, is awaiting restoration to be brought into tourism. According to the villagers, the church once served

Cattle were domesticated not only in the Middle East but also in Africa, according to Polish archaeologists
Written by April 4, 2025

Cattle were domesticated not only in the Middle East but also in Africa, according to Polish archaeologists

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A new study conducted by Polish archaeologists reveals that the domestication of cattle was not limited to the Middle East, but also occurred independently in Africa. The examined animal bones indicate that cattle breeding began around 10,000 BC in the Central Nile Valley. These findings suggest that domestication processes took place in both regions during

Sesönk Tumulus
Written by April 4, 2025

Commagene Kingdom’s Monument Defying Time: Sesönk Tumulus

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

In the mystical geography of Adıyaman, the Sesönk (Dikilitaş) Tumulus rises like a whisper from beyond time. This ancient structure is the 2060-year-old resting place of II. Mithridatis, son of Commagene King I. Antiochos. Bearing traces of luxury and splendor, this tumulus, with its rock-carved chambers and massive stone mound, holds a captivating mystery. Unlike

Stratonikeia
Written by April 3, 2025

The 2200-Year-Old Assembly Building of Stratonikeia, The City of Gladiators, will Return to its Old Days

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

The 2200-year-old assembly building of the Ancient City of Stratonikeia, known as the “city of gladiators” in the Yatağan district of Muğla and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, is being restored to its former glory with meticulous work carried out under the “Legacy for the Future” project. This unique ancient city, bearing

Ancient Tomb Relief Depicting Lifelong Love Found in Porta Sarno Necropolis in Pompeii
Written by April 3, 2025

Ancient Tomb Relief Depicting Lifelong Love Found in Porta Sarno Necropolis in Pompeii

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A striking discovery illuminating the historical fabric of Pompeii has been made in the Porta Sarno necropolis. The “Investigating the Archaeology of Death in Pompeii” project, a collaboration between the Universitat de València and the Pompeii Archaeological Park, has unearthed an extraordinary tomb relief depicting a couple almost life-size. This find offers new insights into

A 3.5-Year-Old Girl Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Scarab Amulet in Israel
Written by April 1, 2025

A 3.5-Year-Old Girl Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Scarab Amulet in Israel

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Little Ziv Nitzan, from Moshav Ramot Meir, might have just started her archaeology career after finding a 3,800-year-old amulet with an ancient Canaanite seal during a family trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh. “We were walking along the path, and then Ziv bent down – and out of all the stones around her, she

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