In France, an 1,800-year-old gold ring depicting the Roman goddess ‘Venus the Victorious’ and coins from the Carolingian period have been discovered
Archaeologists from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have discovered an 1,800-year-old gold ring featuring a carved portrait of the Roman goddess Venus, associated with victory in battle, along with several coins from the Carolingian Empire. These finds were part of a comprehensive excavation in the Brittany region of France, near the
The Roman Embrace Stone, believed to grant wishes and bring healing
Embrace Stone, the symbolized structure of the small and charming city of Çankırı in Central Anatolia, has been a mysterious site that has captivated the curiosity of both locals and visitors for centuries. The heart-shaped hollow on its surface and the legends surrounding it have contributed to the stone’s mystical aura. However, it is quite
A floor mosaic thought to be from the Roman period, which the field owner found by chance while planting saplings, came to light
The work on a floor mosaic, thought to belong to the Roman or Early Byzantine period, which a farmer in Elazığ found by chance while planting seedlings in the field he bought in 2023, has come to an end. Mehmet Emin Sualp, the owner of the field, said, “We bought this land for 120 thousand
Roman statue of a woman found in the ancient city of Blaundos in western Türkiye
A Roman statue of a woman was found during excavations in the ancient city of Blaundos, located within the borders of Ulubey district of Uşak province in the Aegean Region of Türkiye. In a statement released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Roman-era female statue was unearthed in the western part of the
2300-year-old sarcophagus of Roman gladiator Euphrates discovered
During the excavations of Ayasuluk Tepe and St. Jean Monument in Selçuk district of Izmir, a sarcophagus, which is thought to belong to ‘Roman gladiator Euphrates’ in the 3rd century BC, was discovered. It was determined that the 2300-year-old sarcophagus was reused in the 5th century AD and 12 skeletons were placed inside. Ayasuluk Tepe
A previously unknown Roman fort discovered in North Pembrokeshire
A previously unknown Roman fort has been discovered in North Pembrokeshire in Wales. Archaeologists found the Roman fortress hidden beneath a hitherto enormous, overgrown field. “It’s a massive fortress, an incredible discovery of national significance,” Dr. Mark Merrony, a Roman expert and tutor at Wolfson College in Oxford, told the Guardian, adding that he was
Using 3,500-year-old tablets, bread from the Hittite, Sumerian and Roman periods was baked
Bread is an indispensable food source in every period of history. In Anatolia, home to the transition to settled life, bread is considered both a foodstuff and a sacred food offered to the gods. The Hittites are a Bronze Age civilization that stands out with its bread making and diversity. Hundreds of tablets unearthed in
Turkish gendarmerie seizes Roman tombstones and columns
Türkiye’s recent successful efforts to prevent the smuggling of historical artifacts abroad continue. Recently, an operation was organized by Kocaeli Provincial Gendarmerie Command upon a tip-off that historical artifacts would be smuggled abroad. In the operation organized in a house, tombstones and columns thought to be from the Roman period were seized. 1 suspect was
Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old studded Roman military sandal in Germany
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old studded Roman military sandal near an auxiliary Roman camp in Germany. Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection uncovered the military-style sandal while excavating a civilian settlement on the outskirts of a Roman military fortress near Oberstimm. According to a translated statement from the Bavarian
2200-year-old ancient Kahta Castle opened to visitors
The 2,200-year-old New Castle (ancient Kahta Castle) in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, located in the southeast of Türkiye, was opened to visitors. In 2005, restoration works consisting of 3 stages were carried out in the Kahta Castle, which was closed for security reasons. In February 2023, the defense, bazaar and palace sections of the