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
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
2,500 Years Old “Stone Father” Statue Exhibited in Erzurum Museum
One of the most striking artifacts in the Erzurum Museum is the 2,500-year-old “Stone Father” statue, which captivates all who see it. Discovered in 2020 in the Ormanlı neighborhood of Şenkaya district in Erzurum, this unique piece carries the traces of the Kipchak Turks. The Story of the Discovery: Aytaç Alver, a farmer in the
15 Million Year Old Leaf Fossils Discovered in Western Turkey
Leaf fossils estimated to be 15 million years old have been unearthed during field surveys between Yayla and Kirazlı villages in Kuşadası district of Aydın, Turkey. The fossils were discovered by Murat Uğur Sünetçi, a Geology Engineering student from Hacettepe University, while examining the rock structure of the area. The leaf fossils, found within clayey
Turkish scientists determine that copper was processed in Anatolia 3 thousand years earlier than known
The Kocaeli University (KOÜ) Archaeometry Working Group’s excavations at Gre Fılla Höyük in Southeastern Anatolia have overturned conventional knowledge about the history of copper processing in Anatolia. The copper smelting and casting processes, previously thought to date back to 5,000 BC, have now been traced back 3,000 years earlier, to around 8,000 BC, thanks to
Temple of Zeus Regains Its Former Splendour
The columns of the Temple of Zeus Lepsynos in the ancient city of Euromos, located in the Milas district of Muğla, are being restored under the “Heritage for the Future” project. 1 The works in the temple, built in the 2nd century BC, aim to make the columns earthquake-resistant. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abuzer Kızıl, a
Archaeologists Uncover 4,800-Year-Old Bronze Age Tombs in Başur Höyük, Türkiye, Where Teenage Girls Were Ritually Sacrificed
As the first civilizations began to emerge in Mesopotamia and Anatolia, significant transformations in social structure, economy, and culture took place. Among the most revealing archaeological sites shedding light on this period is Başur Höyük, an ancient royal cemetery located in eastern Türkiye. Recent studies indicate that this site offers crucial insights into the origins
Unique Mosaic of Trojan War Hero “Aeneas” Discovered
In the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, Turkey, a mosaic depicting “Aeneas,” the hero of the Trojan War and ancestor of the Roman people, was unearthed during the foundation excavation of a building. The mosaic was found in the ruins of a Roman-era villa. It has been reported that the mosaic depicting the Trojan War hero
6000 years old unique sacred hearth unearthed at Tadım Mound in Eastern Turkey
Elazığ, located in eastern Turkey, has yielded a significant archaeological discovery at Tadım Mound, where ongoing excavations have unearthed two unique decorated sacred hearths dating back 6,000 years. Alongside these hearths, the excavation team also found 12 Karaz pots dating from 4000-3000 BC and a painted pot decorated with mountain goat motifs from 3200 BC.
Pessinus: The Mysterious Home of Cybele in the Heart of Anatolia
Located in Ballıhisar village, 13 kilometers south of Sivrihisar on the Ankara-Eskişehir highway, Pessinus Ancient City hosts thousands of years of history hidden in the depths of Anatolia. This ancient city carries the traces of the past to the present with excavations started by Belgium Ghent University in 1967 and continued by Australia Melbourne University.