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Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia
Written by Leman Altuntaş
Archaeologists in eastern Türkiye have unearthed a remarkable find at the İremir Mound (İremir Höyüğü) in Van’s Gürpınar district — carbonized barley grains dating back around 5,000 years, offering a rare glimpse into the Early Bronze Age agricultural practices of Eastern Anatolia. Excavations at the site, conducted under the supervision of Van Museum and the
Just a few kilometers from the heart of Eskişehir, central Türkiye, lies Şarhöyük, an archaeological treasure trove that offers a window into thousands of years of Anatolian history. Identified with the ancient city of Dorylaion, this site is now at the center of a major excavation project revealing the layers of civilizations that once flourished
Some gazes feel heavy—like they pierce right through you. Your chest tightens, your energy shifts. This ancient fear, that a look could carry harm, has followed humanity for millennia. And to that invisible threat, people across time have offered the same silent defense: the evil eye bead, or Nazar Boncuğu. Today, it’s a charm hanging
Discovered over a century ago in the ruins of a Bronze Age palace on the island of Crete, the Phaistos Disc remains one of archaeology’s most intriguing enigmas. Etched with strange symbols arranged in a spiraling sequence, this small clay object continues to captivate researchers and enthusiasts alike with the promise of a lost language,
Archaeological excavations in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor have led to the discovery of three ancient tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (circa 1550 BCE). Located in the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, the tombs are believed to belong to high-ranking officials who played significant roles
The Tekirdağ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum attracts thousands of visitors each year, with one of its star exhibits being a remarkable statue of Cybele, the ancient Anatolian mother goddess symbolizing fertility, nature, and protection. This statue, uncovered during excavations at the nearby Heraion-Teikhos Ancient City, offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual life of ancient
The Edirne Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, located in the historic region of Thrace in northwestern Türkiye, invites visitors on a fascinating journey through time with its remarkable collection of artifacts unearthed from the ancient city of Ainos (modern-day Enez). One of Thrace’s Oldest Museums, Rich in Heritage According to Kemal Soytürk, Director of Edirne’s Provincial
A rare 5,000-year-old loaf of leavened and baked bread, discovered in the Küllüoba Mound located in central Türkiye’s Eskişehir province, is now on public display at the ETİ Archaeology Museum as part of the International Museum Day exhibition. The bread, unearthed during long-term archaeological excavations that have been ongoing since 1996, is considered the earliest
Dr. Sachihiro Omura, a renowned Japanese archaeologist and one of the key figures in fostering academic and cultural ties between Japan and Türkiye, passed away in Kırşehir. With over five decades of dedication to Anatolian archaeology, Omura left behind an extraordinary legacy. A Scholar’s Journey from Japan to Türkiye Born in Japan in either 1948
“No furniture shall leave the house.”This phrase, inscribed in cuneiform on a clay tablet found at Kültepe (ancient Kaniš), might not sound unfamiliar to the modern legal ear. But its true weight becomes clear when one learns that it dates back to around 1900 BCE—making it one of the earliest known examples of a written
To mark International Museum Day on May 18 and in honor of the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, the “Silent Witnesses of Nicomedia” exhibition has opened at the Kocaeli Archaeology Museum. The exhibit offers a rare glimpse into the ancient city of Nicomedia, showcasing sculptural relics that reflect the grandeur of a Roman
