The statue of Marcus Aurelius, which was stolen years ago, is being returned to Turkey
In a remarkable development, the Marcus Aurelius statue, which was illicitly excavated in the 1960s and subsequently smuggled to the United States, is set to be returned to Turkey. Currently housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art, this bronze statue is regarded as one of the most exquisite artifacts from antiquity, notable for its depiction
2,000-Year-Old Artifacts Discovered in Swat Butkara Region of Pakistan, Including Kharosthi Inscriptions
Recent excavations at the Butkara Stupa, located near Mingora in Swat, Pakistan, have uncovered a wealth of artifacts, including 2,000-year-old coins, pottery, and inscriptions written in Kharosthi. These findings provide valuable insights into the Saka-Parthian period and the region’s rich Buddhist heritage. Dating back to the 2nd century BCE, the Butkara Stupa is one of
Medieval Egyptian-Origin Embroidered Python Skin Seized in Şanlıurfa
In 2021, an operation conducted by the Turkish Gendarmerie in Şanlıurfa resulted in the seizure of a unique embroidered python skin believed to be of medieval and Egyptian origin. During the search at the location of the antiquities smugglers, a python skin approximately 4 meters long, adorned with hand-carved figures, was discovered. Experts stated that
Golden Pendant with the Mistress of Animals Theme Excavated from the Uluburun Shipwreck
Dating back to around 1300 BC, the Uluburun shipwreck stands as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Located off the southern coast of Turkey, this wreck likely belonged to a merchant ship that carried a variety of materials from different regions of the ancient world. The excavation has revealed a
Why Olive Trees at Göbekli Tepe Are Being Relocated?
Göbekli Tepe is an important archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the “zero point of history.” The olive trees located here are being relocated to another area to allow for the expansion of the excavation site and to prevent damage to the historical remains. The excavation director, Prof. Dr. Necmi
Remains of an Ancient Cafeteria Belonging to a Buddhist Temple May Have Been Discovered
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery at the Yamashiro Kokubunji Temple site. They believe they have found one of the largest ancient cafeterias from the Nara Period (710-784). The Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education announced these findings on February 4. This announcement highlights the historical significance of the site. Historical Context of Yamashiro Kokubunji Temple
Ancient Roman Bridge Discovered During Railway Works in Greece
A Roman-era bridge was discovered during the ongoing suburban railway construction works in the ancient city of Elefsina, Greece. Elefsina (also known as Eleusis) is an ancient city located in the Attica region of Greece, 18 kilometers away from Athens. Situated on the coast of the Aegean Sea, Elefsina is particularly famous for the Eleusinian
Archaeologists Discover Important Part of Roman Basilica in Basement of Building in London
Archaeological excavations in the basement of an office building in London have uncovered an important part of a Roman basilica. The team of archaeologists working at 85 Gracechurch Street experienced great excitement when they revealed sections of a stone wall that is believed to have formed the basilica’s foundation and should have been two and
Five Different Roman Statues Discovered in the Ancient City of Perge
Excavations in the ancient city of Perge, known as the capital of the Pamphylia region, have uncovered five different Roman statues. With a history that dates back to the 2nd millennium BC, Perge was referred to as “Parha” during the Hittite period. This ancient city showcases the influences of various cultures, including the Persians, Greeks,
Genetic studies reveal that sheep were first domesticated in Central Anatolia
Recent genetic research reveals that early domesticated sheep originated in Central Anatolia. This discovery marks a significant moment in humanity’s shift towards a settled lifestyle. An international team, led by geneticists from Trinity College and zooarchaeologists from LMU Munich and the Bavarian State Collections of Natural History (SNSB), analyzed 118 genomes from archaeological sheep bones.