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
Tiny Danish Stamp Reshapes Origins of Sutton Hoo Helmet
A recent discovery on the Danish island of Tåsinge is overturning long-held theories about the origins of the Sutton Hoo helmet, one of the most prized treasures of Anglo-Saxon history. A small metal stamp (“patrice”) found by a metal detectorist bears striking similarities to motifs found on the helmet, suggesting this iconic artifact may have
Oldest Known Stone Mould Discovered in Roman Hispania, Shedding Light on Coin Production
Excavations at the ancient settlement of Obulco in Porcuna, Spain, have unearthed the oldest evidence of coin production in Roman Hispania. This important discovery by archaeologists from the University of Jaén was announced by ‘La Brújula Verde’ and opens a unique window on economic practices in antiquity. Obulco was a vibrant city, both commercially and
The Role of Female Scribes in Medieval Manuscripts: A Bibliometric Review Based on Colophons
A team from the University of Bergen in Norway has revealed that women made a significant contribution to manuscript production during the Middle Ages. It was determined that at least 1.1% of the manuscripts copied by female scribes between 800 and 1626 AD, and likely exceeded a total of 110,000 texts. This estimate suggests that
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.
Amateur Metal Detectorist Finds Thousand-Year-Old Sword Sheath in Poland
In a forest near the city of Iława in Poland, a discovery made by a local history enthusiast with a metal detector is set to shed light on the region’s history. An amateur treasure hunter who found the lower part of an early medieval sword sheath, estimated to be about a thousand years old, desires
Archaeologists Unearth One of Britain’s Largest and Most Significant Iron Age Hoards
An extraordinary discovery near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire, England, is poised to rewrite Iron Age history. The Melsonby Hoard, dated to approximately 2,000 years ago, contains over 800 objects that have thrilled archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. What’s Inside the Melsonby Hoard? This unique hoard includes a rich and diverse collection of
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.
Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum in Tirana
The Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum, which features artifacts from the Çanakkale Wars that determined the fate of World War I and offers digital displays, has opened its doors to visitors in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The Çanakkale Wars were a conflict between the Entente Powers and the Ottoman Empire, fought both on land and