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An 8,000-Year-Old Male Figurine with a Fox Pelt Found at Ulucak Mound

In the Ulucak Mound, located in İzmir’s Kemalpaşa district, archaeological excavations have uncovered an 8,000-year-old clay male figurine bearing striking similarities to the symbolism of Göbeklitepe. The figurine, depicted wearing a fox pelt, revea...

EnglishArchaeology, Culture, History, Turkey

Ancient Mosaic with Star of David and Cross Discovered in Diyarbakır

An extraordinary mosaic has been unearthed in Diyarbakır’s Ergani district during a burial excavation, revealing a rare combination of symbols: a Star of David containing a cross, alongside a six-line inscription in ancient Greek.

EnglishArchaeology, Culture, Turkey

Sardis Ancient City and Bin Tepe Lydian Tumuli Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Located in the Salihli district of Manisa, the historic Sardis Ancient City and the Bin Tepe Lydian Tumuli have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

EnglishTurkey, Culture, Archaeology

First Excavations Begin at Colossae in 2025

The secrets hidden beneath the soil of Colossae are now coming to light. An exciting season begins for the world of archaeology.

EnglishTurkey, General, Archaeology

Greco-Roman “Mosaic House” Discovered in Pergamon

Archaeologists working under Turkey’s Heritage for the Future project have uncovered a grand Greco-Roman residential complex, dubbed the “Mosaic House,” in the ancient city of Pergamon, near modern-day Bergama, Turkey.

EnglishArchaeology, Culture, Turkey

Five Statues from Different Periods Discovered in the Ancient City of Perge

Excavations in the Ancient City of Perge have uncovered five statues from different periods.

EnglishTurkey, History, Culture, Archaeology

Rare Bronze Beverage Filter Unearthed in Hadrianopolis

Archaeologists working in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city in Turkey’s Karabük province, have uncovered a rare 5th-century AD bronze artifact believed to have been used as a beverage filter.

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Alexander the Great’s Battlefield Discovered in Çanakkale

Archaeologists believe they have found the site of Alexander the Great’s first major victory—the Battle of Granicus—near the Biga River in Çanakkale, Türkiye.

EnglishTurkey, History, General, Archaeology

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

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

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

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

Statuettes of the Goddess Demeter Unearthed in a Mysterious Cistern, Potentially Linked to an Ancient Place of Worship

In the ancient city of Aigai, located in the western region of Turkey, specifically in Manisa, two fascinating statuettes depicting Demeter, the Greek goddess of the earth and fertility, were recently discovered inside a cistern during archaeological...

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