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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Archaeologists Discover Earliest Evidence of Metal Mining in Poland
Archaeologists from the Jagiellonian University Institute of Archaeology have uncovered the earliest evidence of metal extraction and smelting in Poland. They found that lead ornaments from the Early Iron Age originated from the Olkusz lead deposits in the Silesia-Kraków Upland. Their findings appeared in the journal Archaeometry. New Insights on Olkusz Ore Deposits The researchers…
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A Key Silla Kingdom Palace Found in South Korea
A long-term investigation in South Korea has uncovered a significant palace site belonging to the Silla Kingdom. This discovery has the potential to fundamentally alter the historical narrative of this ancient kingdom. Background of the Silla Kingdom The Silla Kingdom, established in 57 BC and lasting until 935 AD, ranks among the oldest kingdoms in…
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The 11,600-year-old Shigir Idol discovered in the Ural Mountains continues to maintain its mystery
The Shigir Idol, discovered in the Ural Mountains, stands as the most fascinating wooden artifact of the prehistoric world. With a history of 11,600 years, it holds the title of the oldest wooden statue. Discovery of the Idol In 1864, gold prospectors stumbled upon an extraordinary artifact in a peat bog in the Ural Mountains.…
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The ‘Royal Road’ of the 3,500-Year-Old Myndos Ancient City Emerges as Sea Water Recedes
Every year, the tides along the shores of Muğla bring to light the ‘Royal Road’ of the ancient city of Myndos, which dates back 3,500 years. As the sea water recedes, the city walls extending to Mydos (Rabbit) Island, believed to have been constructed in the 4th century BC, become visible. Originally named Myndos, this…
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Ancient Book of Esther scroll taken by Israeli rescue team during 2023 earthquakes in Turkey returned
On February 6, 2023, southern Turkey experienced two major earthquakes. These disasters trapped thousands of people under rubble, leading to significant loss of life. In response, numerous international rescue teams arrived to assist with search and rescue efforts. Controversial Actions of the Israeli Rescue Team Among the teams was an Israeli rescue group that made…