Is This Noah’s Ark? Exciting Discovery in Türkiye Sparks Debate
A boat-shaped mound in the Durupinar Formation near Mount Ararat in Türkiye has ignited interest among experts who believe it may be the fossilized remains of Noah’s Ark. This formation, studied by an international research team since 2021, is thought to have been submerged during a catastrophic flood approximately 5,000 years ago. Durupinar Formation: Clues
The Area Used by the Participants of Secret Rituals in Zerzevan Castle is Being Revealed
Recent excavations at Zerzevan Castle, near Diyarbakır in southeastern Türkiye, are revealing fascinating new discoveries. Archaeologists are uncovering an area believed to have been used for lodging by participants in secret rituals. This significant finding sheds light on the mysterious practices within this 3,000-year-old Roman military settlement. Zerzevan Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
France will return 8,659 historical artifacts seized to Turkey
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced on social media that 8,659 historical artifacts seized in France will be returned to Turkey. “We are getting back 8,659 of our artifacts seized in France! It all started in 2019 when the Anti-Smuggling Department of our Ministry detected a large number of coins of Anatolian
Donalar Kale Kapı Rock Tomb or Donalar Rock Tomb
Donalar Kale Kapı Rock Tomb or Donalar Rock Tomb in the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu in northern Turkey draws attention with its relief figures. The rock tomb in the village of Donalar, estimated to have been built by the Paphlagonians in the mid-7th century BCE, features bull and lion figures, as well as a mythical
The granary was found in the ancient city of Sebaste, founded by the first Roman emperor Augustus
In the ongoing excavation works at the ancient city of Sebaste in Uşak, founded by the first Roman emperor Augustus, a granary belonging to the bishopric center of that period was uncovered. Sebaste Ancient City is located in the town of Selçikler in the western province of Uşak, Turkey. The archaeological excavations carried out under