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For years, the Pazarkapı district in Trabzon was simply a marketplace. Few suspected that beneath the demolished Kadınlar Hali building lay a structure that would quietly redefine how we understand Black Sea commerce. Recent archaeological and conservation work has identified the remains as a river harbor connected to the Kuzgundere Stream — and, according to
After a two-year hiatus, archaeological excavations have resumed at Tozkoparan Mound, located in the Pertek district of Tunceli, eastern Türkiye. Recognized as a first-degree archaeological site in 2017, the mound is believed to contain layers of human settlement dating back over 8,000 years. New findings are expected to shed light on prehistoric life in Eastern
A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in South Moravia, Czech Republic: a 3,200-year-old fragment of bronze armor, dating back to the same period as the legendary Trojan War. The Brno City Museum recently revealed the find, calling it one of the most significant Bronze Age discoveries ever made in the region. A Glimpse into
Excavations at Yassı Höyük, located in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, are shedding light on layers potentially dating back to the Assyrian Trade Colonies Period. Excavation director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Baştürk expressed growing excitement: “We’re wondering — are we getting close to written sources? Could we uncover tablets or other records?” Launched in
The monumental statues atop Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are undergoing advanced conservation efforts using nano lime technology. Initiated in 2022, the restoration work has yielded promising results, leading to the expansion of the project in 2025. Located at an altitude of 2,206 meters, Mount Nemrut hosts colossal stone sculptures that have endured
With special permission from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, excavations continue at Ayanis Fortress, one of the most monumental and well-preserved structures of the Urartian Kingdom. The ongoing work focuses on the Royal Temple complex dedicated to Haldi — the supreme deity of the Urartians — where remarkable new findings are being brought
In the ancient city of Tripolis, located in Denizli’s Buldan district in western Türkiye, ongoing excavations have revealed a striking new find—a large and luxurious Roman-era villa spanning 1,500 square meters. With four rooms, two grand halls, a columned gallery, and a specially designed fish pool, this structure is believed to have hosted the elite
A team of archaeologists and students from Margulan University has made a groundbreaking discovery in Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar region: two rare bronze knives estimated to be over 2,700 years old. Found at the newly uncovered Toraygyr-7 burial site near the scenic Lake Toraygyr in Bayanaul National Park, the knives offer a unique glimpse into the advanced
Archaeologists in northwestern Iran have uncovered a groundbreaking 3,000-year-old eyeliner made from natural minerals—without any lead—offering rare insight into the beauty rituals and technological sophistication of Iron Age societies. In a remarkable discovery from the Iron Age III period (7th–9th centuries BCE), researchers have identified an entirely lead-free eyeliner formula in the Kani Koter cemetery,
Arslantepe Mound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Battalgazi district of Malatya, is hosting Turkey’s first-ever hands-on bioarchaeology workshop. Running from July 11 to July 25, 2025, this scientific training program marks a milestone in archaeological education in the country. Led by Prof. Dr. Francesca Balossi Restelli from Sapienza University of Rome and
In a remarkable twist of fate, a routine sand excavation near Türkiye’s Kızılırmak River led to the discovery of an extraordinary artifact from the ancient Hittite civilization. A bull-headed piece of a massive ceremonial jug, dating back over 3,000 years, has been unearthed by an excavator operator in the Şarkışla district of Sivas Province—and is
