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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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Trojan War
Written by April 1, 2025

A Remarkable Newly Deciphered Hittite Tablet Sheds New Light on The Trojan War

Anatolian News Article

The Hittites, creators of invaluable written records from the Anatolian Bronze Age, have gifted us thousands of cuneiform tablets unearthed at sites like their capital, Hattusa (modern Boğazköy, Çorum). Hittitologists, by deciphering these tablets, have revealed crucial insights into Hittite history, religion, and economy, while also providing a window into life in ancient Anatolia. A

Esatlı Rock Inscriptions
Written by March 29, 2025

Esatlı Rock Inscriptions Reveal That Turkish Migrations to Anatolia Occurred Earlier Than Previously Thought

Anatolian News . Black Sea Article

Turkish tribes initiated a westward migration wave from the lands known as Central Asia. The Turkish people who migrated westward in two major branches reached Anatolia in one branch, while the other branch moved towards Europe through the Russian steppes. According to official history, the Turks’ adoption of Anatolia as their homeland began with the

Troy
Written by March 27, 2025

In Troy, Wine Was a Drink for the Common People, Not Just the Elite

Anatolian News Article

In the Ancient City of Troy, where legends and realities intertwine through thousands of years of history, the belief that wine was a luxury drink exclusive to the elite has been radically changed by a scientific study. A collaborative effort by archaeologists from the Universities of Tübingen, Bonn, and Jena has proven that wine was

Tadım Mound
Written by March 27, 2025

6000-Year-Old Unique Sacred Hearth Discovered at Tadım Mound

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia Article

Archaeologists continuing excavations at Tadım Mound, located in the eastern Turkish province of Elazığ, have discovered two unique decorated sacred hearths dating back 6000 years. The excavation team also unearthed 12 Karaz pots dating from 4000-3000 BC and a painted pot decorated with mountain goats from 3200 BC, along with the sacred hearths. Elazığ Governor

Written by March 26, 2025

Hittite Empire’s Mysterious Tablets Reborn in the Digital World: TLHdig 0.2 Released

Anatolian News Article

Thousands of cuneiform tablets discovered in Boğazköy-Hattuşa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, belonging to the Hittite Empire that ruled from around 1650-1200 BC, have been made accessible to researchers and students through a digital tool. This innovative platform, called Thesaurus Linguarum Hethaeorum Digitalis (TLHdig), provides online access to sources in Hittite and other Anatolian languages,

Early Medieval Sword Scabbard Found in Iława Forests
Written by March 26, 2025

Early Medieval Sword Scabbard Found in Iława Forests

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In a forest near the city of Iława, Poland, a local history enthusiast has made a significant discovery that offers important insights into the region’s past. Michał Młotek, using a metal detector, uncovered a lower part of an early medieval sword sheath estimated to be around a thousand years old, and he aims to donate

Pessinus Ancient City
Written by March 25, 2025

Pessinus: The Mysterious Home of Cybele in the Heart of Anatolia

Anatolian News . Central Anatolia Article

Located in Ballıhisar village, 13 kilometers south of Sivrihisar on the Ankara-Eskişehir highway, Pessinus Ancient City hosts thousands of years of history hidden in the depths of Anatolia. This ancient city carries the traces of the past to the present with excavations started by Belgium Ghent University in 1967 and continued by Australia Melbourne University.

Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum in Tirana
Written by March 25, 2025

Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum in Tirana

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The Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum, which features artifacts from the Çanakkale Wars that determined the fate of World War I and offers digital displays, has opened its doors to visitors in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The Çanakkale Wars were a conflict between the Entente Powers and the Ottoman Empire, fought both on land and

Remarkably Preserved Roman Dog Skeleton Found in Belgium
Written by March 25, 2025

Remarkably Preserved Roman Dog Skeleton Found in Belgium

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Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Roman dog skeleton beneath a stone foundation in Velzeke, near Zottegem (East Flanders). Over 700 traces dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD were found in the 1,000 square meter area. The dog unearthed during the excavation is reported to be unique and is being examined by the Museum

500-Year-Old Mosque's Wall Paintings Made with Egg White
Written by March 24, 2025

500-Year-Old Mosque’s Wall Paintings Made with Egg White

Anatolian News . Black Sea Article

In Tuğlacık Village of Yağlıdere district in Giresun, the Hacı Abdullah Mosque, standing as if a time capsule, fascinates visitors with its 500-year history. What sets this mosque apart is the captivating paintings adorning its walls, preserving their original vibrancy for centuries. These unique artworks, created using natural dyes and egg white, leave onlookers in

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