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2000 Bronze Fragments Unearthed in Metropolis's "Ancient Scrapyard"

Around 2,000 fragments of bronze statues, broken down for melting, were discovered inside a structure in the ancient city of Metropolis, located in Torbalı, İzmir.

EnglishTurkey, Culture, Archaeology

Ancient Terracotta-Floored Structures Unearthed in Muğla Dating Back 9,000 Years

Girmeler encompasses two caves with extensive galleries and a mound in front of the caves. The site is strategically located near a natural hot spring, which likely served as a focal point for the community. Radiocarbon dating suggests continuous hab...

EnglishTurkey, Archaeology

What Would Prehistoric Times Look Like If They Were Photographed on Analog Film?

Imagine a quiet moment in the Stone Age, captured with the grainy texture of analog film. A small group of people, perhaps gathered in a dense forest or by a river, are engaged in their daily activities. Some are crafting tools from flint and bone, w...

EnglishArchaeology, Culture, General

Türkiye's Archaeological Treasures Unveiled: Top Discoveries of 2024

Türkiye, often hailed as the cradle of civilization, continues to astonish the world with its archaeological riches. In 2024, a series of groundbreaking discoveries illuminated the country's multifaceted history, spanning millennia and diverse cultur...

EnglishTurkey, Archaeology

Remarkable Discoveries at Pompeii: Frescoes Unveiled During Christmas Excavations

Excavation work at Pompeii never ceases to amaze, continuing even during the Christmas holidays. Recent findings from Regio IX, 10 have brought to light exquisite still-life frescoes in one of the rooms currently under excavation, adding another laye...

EnglishHistory, General, Culture, Archaeology

It has been proven that the Ancient Egyptians consumed hallucinogenic substances

A 2,200-year-old ceramic cup has proven that the Ancient Egyptians consumed hallucinogenic plants.

EnglishGeneral, Archaeology

Why Is Prehistory Inspiring So Many Artists?

What draws us to such a distant and long-gone time? A fruitful relationship has always existed between prehistory (a scientific discipline constantly refreshed by new discoveries) and the visual artists who interpret it.

EnglishGeneral, Archaeology, Anthropology

Animal-Figured Mosaic Discovered by Chance in Elazığ

A floor mosaic depicting animal figures, believed to be from the Roman or early Byzantine period, was unearthed by a farmer in Elazığ during the course of agricultural activities last year.

EnglishTurkey, General, Culture, Archaeology

The Surprising Ways Inventions and Ideas Spread in Ancient Prehistory

You can learn a lot about humanity from the first technological revolutions of more than 10,000 years ago.

EnglishHistory, General, Archaeology

An Octagonal Planned Church is Being Unearthed in the Ancient City of Tyana

During excavations in the ancient city of Tyana, located in the Bor district of Niğde, an octagonal planned church was uncovered.

EnglishTurkey, Culture, Archaeology

A nearly 4,000-year-old seal was found in the Tavşanlı Mound excavation

The discovery of ceramic seals at Tavşanlı Mound parallels those found in major trade centers of Central Anatolia, such as Kültepe and Acemhöyük. This suggests the existence of additional trade routes between the East and the West during antiquity an...

EnglishAnthropology, Archaeology, Turkey

The Role of Ancient DNA in Modern Traits

Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests.

EnglishGeneral, Archaeology, Anthropology

Finding the Roots of Religion in Human Prehistory

In a world so profoundly transformed by science and technology, it seems reasonable to ask: Why do religions still exist?

EnglishHistory, General, Culture, Archaeology, Anthropology

Facing a Surge in Wildfires, the U.S. Government Turned to Native Wisdom and Advanced Archaeology

Collaborative efforts between forest agencies and Indigenous communities are improving wildfire management by combining oral histories with long-term archaeological datasets, demonstrating the value of integrating an understanding of the past into so...

EnglishHistory, General, Culture

Roman Oligarchs Avoided Tax Liability and Restrictions on Land Size

The oligarchic tradition of land-grabbing and tax dodging goes back centuries.

EnglishHistory, General, Culture
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