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Written by Leman Altuntaş
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
During archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Olba in the district of Silifke, Mersin, a female statue believed to date back to the 2nd century AD and two frieze fragments depicting mythological scenes were unearthed. The excavations of the ancient city of Olba, known as the center of the Kingdom of Olba, continue under
Archaeologists excavating at a site on the shores of Yamula Dam in the province of Kayseri, located in central Türkiye, found a 7.5 million-year-old giraffe forelimb bone. Oğuzhan Köylüoğlu, an expert anthropologist, stated that the work at the site started on June 7 and they found nearly 30 fossils. Normally, they would find articulated fossils
At the ongoing excavations at Tepecik Mound, where traces of settlement dating back to 7,500 years ago have been observed, agricultural products and obsidian trade were identified. A structure with palace or temple architecture dating back to around 1300 BC, and a grain storage facility within it, has been unearthed. Tepecik Mound is located in
Karahantepe, known locally as “Keçilitepe”, is a prehistoric site in an upland area of the Tektek Mountains in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, Türkiye. Located just over 45 kilometers (27 miles) east of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe was first discovered in 1997. While the archaeological site has still not been fully excavated, digs have revealed that
Karahantepe archaeological site excavations provide new information about the ancient past and human settlement patterns. The site is known for its stratified layers of occupation that span a wide range of historical periods, including the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Early Bronze Ages. These layers reveal a complex history of human habitation and cultural evolution. The works
In a cave located 20 km west of the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin, in the Gurs Valley, traces of a 200,000-year-old history of humanity are being sought. Gurs Valley is home to historical castles, mansions, mausoleums, mosques, caravanserais, and church ruins from the Late Roman, Early Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods, as well as
The analysis results of the Middle Ages bones unearthed 16 years ago at Kortik Tepe Höyük, located in the southeastern part of Turkey, have been published. The experts examined the jawbones of 121 individuals (55 females and 66 males) who lived during the Middle Ages near Kortik Tepe Höyük. The experts analyzing the bones found
During the excavation works carried out at Çavuştepe Castle, which was built by King Sarduri II of Urartu in 750 BC, along with the necropolis area to the north, it was observed that the Urartians used terracing method to mitigate the destructive effects of earthquakes. The Kingdom of Urartu ruled over a vast geographical area
A 1,600-year-old basilica in Bursa’s Iznik district will be opened for virtual visits using augmented reality “metaverse” technology supported by Bursa Uludağ University (BUÜ). The Turkish town of Iznik is best known for its stunning ceramics. But historically, it was an important cultural center during the Byzantine and early Christian periods. These ancient roots showed
Aççana mound, hosts to the Mushki Kingdom, which was severely damaged by two major earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş in February, is being restored with traditional methods. The operations at the mound, whose remains are dated back to 3,500 years ago, are being conducted by a 25-member team led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Akar, the head
