Discovery in Romania Reshapes History of Ancient Dacian Presence
A discovery near the village of Breaza in Mureș County, Romania, is reshaping the history of ancient Dacian presence. The silver treasure, found by amateur metal detectorists Dionisie-Aurel Moldovan and Sebastian-Adrian Zăhan, is considered the first concrete evidence of Dacian settlements in the region. Exhibited at the Museum of Mureș County, this treasure consists of
New Study: Climate Change May Have Played a Role in the Fall of the Roman Empire
An international research team has uncovered new evidence regarding the “Late Antique Little Ice Age,” a 6th-century climate crisis that may have contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire. The collaborative study, involving scientists from the University of Southampton, Queen’s University Canada, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focused on unusual rocks found on
The Dazzling Treasure of Kibyra: The Medusa Mosaic Reopens to Visitors
The Ancient City of Kibyra, located in the Gölhisar district of Burdur, has reopened its doors after the winter months, welcoming visitors with a captivating surprise: the Medusa mosaic. This unique work, with a history of approximately 2000 years, is considered one of the most important art examples of the ancient period and is now
Stunning 2,500-Year-Old Settlement Discovered in North Macedonia
An untouched ancient city is coming to life with striking archaeological discoveries near the village of Crnobuki in the heart of North Macedonia, at Gradishte, revealing that it was much more than a previously assumed military outpost. Recent excavations by an international team from Cal Poly Humboldt and the Institute and Museum of Bitola in
The 2000-Year-Old Anisa Tablet Found in Kültepe Shows That Greek Was Spoken in Anatolia at That Time
Kültepe/Kaneš, illuminating the depths of history 20 kilometers northeast of Kayseri, hosts the oldest written documents in Anatolia. This ancient city, a lively trade center of Assyrian merchants between 2000-1750 BC, attracts attention not only with its commercial activities but also with its political and cultural structure. One of the most striking finds unearthed in
Revealing the Hidden Voices: How Digital Tools Uncover the Art of Excerpting in Syriac Manuscripts
A new study analyzes nearly 1,000 Syriac manuscripts from the British Library using digital tools, focusing on how scribes and editors selected and rearranged parts of texts—a practice known as excerpting. Researcher Noam Maeir introduces a new measurement called Excerpts Per Manuscript (EPM) to quantify how often this occurred. This approach reveals that those who
Scientists Claim Ancient Cymbals Found in Oman Prove Bronze Age Social and Cultural Interactions
Archaeological excavations near Dahwa in Oman have uncovered striking discoveries at a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement. Archaeologists have obtained new and exciting information about the musical practices and cultural interactions of ancient societies, thanks to two copper cymbals found in the region. The team led by Professor Khaled Douglas from Sultan Qaboos University determined that
Roman Settlement Discovered in Delbrück-Bentfeld, Germania
In the northwestern German countryside, archaeological excavations in Delbrück-Bentfeld have revealed an unexpected Roman presence beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. This discovery enhances our understanding of Roman influence in the region and sheds light on the complex relationships between Roman settlers and local populations. Located along the banks of the Lippe River, approximately
Palmyra Ancient City, Severely Damaged in the Syrian Civil War, is Being Revisited
Palmyra Ancient City, one of the most important ancient cities in human history, located in Syria, has begun to be revisited after the civil war. The ruins of Palmyra Ancient City, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, were largely destroyed by the terrorist organization ISIS in 2015. The terrorist organization completely destroyed the
Restoration Work at Persepolis Resumes
Restoration work at Persepolis, located in southern Iran and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has resumed following a pause during the Nowruz holiday. Important projects involving the remnants of the Achaemenid Empire, such as the Apadana Palace, the rock-cut tomb of Artaxerxes III, and the southern inscription of the Terrace (Takhtgah), are being