Friday, March 14 2025

Tag: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Önal

Harran

Ritual dog graves associated with the goddess Gula have been uncovered at the Harran archaeological site

In the Harran archaeological site, one of the oldest settlements in the world located in southeastern Türkiye, four dog graves dating back to the Iron Age have been uncovered. The ritualistically buried dogs are interpreted as a sign of belief in the healing goddess Gula. The Harran archaeological site, which is on the UNESCO World

1500-year-old church is being unearthed in Harran Ruins..

1500-year-old church is being unearthed in Harran Ruins

The excavations in Harran Ruins, one of the oldest settlements in the world, are uncovering 1500-year-old church ruins. Harran is a remarkable ruin with the Moon Temple dedicated to the Moon God Sin in the 4th century BC. Only the foundations and some wall remains of the Moon Temple have survived to the present day.