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Excavation of Thrace's Oldest Known Thracian Settlement Underway in Tekirdağ: Temple of Hera and Sacred Area of the God of Health Discovered

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Excavation of Thrace’s Oldest Known Thracian Settlement Underway in Tekirdağ: Temple of Hera and Sacred Area of the God of Health Discovered

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In the Süleymanpaşa district of Tekirdağ, an important archaeological excavation is underway on the shores of the Marmara Sea. Led by Professor Dr. Neşe Atik, the excavations aim to unearth the earliest known Thracian settlement in the Thrace region. This ancient settlement, with a history spanning approximately 5,000 years and dating back to the 3rd

The arrival of spring in the Hittites was celebrated with the Purilli Festival

The arrival of spring in the Hittites was celebrated with the Purilli Festival

Spring is a season of abundance, fertility, and the beginning of new lives for humans, and it is a season with many meanings. Therefore; the arrival of spring was welcomed with celebrations, feasts and sacrificial ceremonies. Celebrations differed according to the geography of the people. Each society celebrated the arrival of spring according to its

Evidence found that Ötzi the Iceman's tattoos were done using a single-ended tool

Found evidence that Ötzi the Iceman’s tattoos were done using a single-ended tool

A new discovery has been made about how the 5,300-year-old mummy known as Ötzi the Iceman, found frozen in the Alps, was tattooed. Scientists have found evidence that Ötzi’s 61 tattoos were made using a single-ended tool. The results of the study, conducted by an international team of archaeologists, historians and tattoo artists, were published

Erdemli Valley with 1000-year-old rock churches and structures in Yeşilhisar district of Kayseri was opened to visitors

1000-year-old churches carved into rock in Erdemli Valley opened to visitors

Erdemli Valley with 1000-year-old rock churches and structures in Yeşilhisar district of Kayseri was opened to visitors. The canyon in the Erdemli Valley was formed as a result of the flow of lava and erosion by rivers when Mount Erciyes was an active volcano. The valley is about 70 kilometers from Kayseri city center. The

Archaeologists have discovered a rare medieval belt loop in Europe

Near the town of Kamień Pomorski in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in northwestern Poland, a medieval belt loop used for hanging keys or pouches was discovered. So far, only 15 such belt loops have been discovered in Europe. The discovery was announced on social media by the Kamieńska Land Historical Museum, where the monument was

The Talismanic Medallion of Mehmet the Conqueror is on Sale

The Talismanic Medallion of Mehmet the Conqueror is on Sale

A talismanic medallion believed to belong to Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, which is of great historical and artistic importance, will be offered for sale at an auction in London. The medallion is estimated to date back to the period between 1432 and 1481, when Mehmet the Conqueror was a prince. The bronze portrait is thought

A rare 3,300-year-old bronze helmet from the Hittite Empire is on display at the Çorum Archaeology Museum

A rare 3,300-year-old bronze helmet from the Hittite Empire is on display at the Çorum Archaeology Museum

The 3,300-year-old bronze helmet unearthed during the excavations carried out in 2002 at the ruins of Şapinuva, one of the important cult centers of the Hittite Empire, is among the rare artifacts that have survived from the Hittite period. The Hittite bronze helmet discovered during excavations at the ruins of Şapinuva in Ortaköy district of

Archaeologists find 1,000-year-old bone skate

Archaeologists find 1,000-year-old bone skate

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,000-year-old bone skate in Přerov, Czech Republic. The find is seen as evidence that people in the region practiced winter sports in the Middle Ages. The skate was found during an archaeological excavation in the historic center of Přerov. The excavation is being carried out by archaeologists from the Přerov Museum

LDA Archaeologists discover two monumental mounds with wooden burial chambers dating back around 6,000 years

LDA Archaeologists discover two monumental mounds with wooden burial chambers dating back around 6,000 years

Archaeologists from the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) have discovered two monumental mounds containing wooden burial chambers dating back some 6,000 years in Eulenberg, near Magdeburg. The mounds were found at the site in Eulenberg near Magdeburg ahead of construction activities by US chipmaker Intel since 2023. The mounds were located

Throne room of the Knossos Palace

The magnificent throne room of the Knossos Palace is believed to be the oldest throne room in Europe

The Minoan civilization, a flourishing Bronze Age culture, thrived on the island of Crete between 2700 BC and 1450 BC. Among the remarkable remnants of this civilization is the Knossos Palace, a sprawling complex that once served as the center of Minoan power. Within the palace lies the throne room, a captivating chamber that is

A 1000-year-old Seljuk rug

A 1000-year-old Seljuk rug is being exhibited at the Sivas Museum

A special section has been created at the Sivas Atatürk Congress Museum, where 62 historical rugs are being exhibited. Among the works is a historical rug from the Seljuk period, which is estimated to be 1000 years old, and it is attracting the attention of visitors. The Seljuks were a dynasty of Oghuz Turks who

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