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Turkey Returns 6,000-Year-Old Cuneiform Tablets to Iraq
Turkey has taken a significant step in cultural diplomacy by returning six cuneiform clay tablets, dating back over 6,000 years, to Iraq. These ancient artifacts, originating from the Ur III, Old Akkadian, and Old Babylonian periods, contain valuable economic, administrative, and religious records. The handover ceremony took place at the Republic Museum in Ankara, attended…
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Hidden Temple in the Andes Sheds Light on Mysterious Tiwanaku Civilization
An ancient temple recently uncovered in Bolivia’s Andes Mountains is offering remarkable new insights into one of South America’s most mysterious pre-Incan civilizations. The newly discovered site reveals crucial details about the Tiwanaku culture’s religious practices, trade routes, and regional influence. The ceremonial complex—named Palaspata—was discovered by a joint team of archaeologists from Penn State…
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2,500-Year-Old Dardanos Tumulus in Çanakkale Is Being Reexamined by International Research Team
The 2,500-year-old Dardanos Tumulus, discovered during construction work at a cement factory in Çanakkale in 1959, is once again under detailed examination by a multidisciplinary team of scholars from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ), Oxford University, and other international institutions. One of the Oldest Burial Mounds in the Troas Region The tumulus, one of the…
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Sealed 2,700-Year-Old Etruscan Tomb Discovered in Central Italy
A rare and remarkably well-preserved tomb dating back nearly 2,700 years has been unearthed in Barbarano Romano, near Viterbo in central Italy. The sealed rock-cut chamber, attributed to the Etruscan civilization, was discovered in the ancient necropolis of San Giuliano, offering valuable insights into early funerary practices. A Time Capsule from the 7th Century B.C.…
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Alabaster Stela from Tanim Dedicated to the Sun Goddess Shams (1st Century BCE)
This alabaster stela originates from the Tanim region of Yemen and dates back to the 1st century BCE. Measuring approximately 20.6 cm in height, 10.5 cm in width, and 4 cm in thickness, this small yet striking artifact depicts a ritual scene dedicated to the sun goddess Shams, an important deity in South Arabian religion.…
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Anthropologists Uncover the 11,000-Year Domestication Journey of Avocado at El Gigante
Avocado has become one of the most popular and healthiest superfoods in recent years. However, the story of this green gold dates back much further than most people realize. Research led by Dr. Heather B. Thakar, an anthropologist at Texas A&M University, at the El Gigante Rock Shelter in Honduras reveals the domestication process of…
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The Enigmatic Figurines Wearing “Glasses”: Japan’s Shakōkidogū
Ceramic figurines from Japan’s prehistoric Jōmon culture continue to captivate archaeologists and enthusiasts alike. Known as Shakōkidogū, these figures stand out with their oversized eyes that look like they’re wearing glasses. But what could these mysterious statues represent? The Aesthetic and Spiritual Legacy of the Jōmon Period Dating from approximately 14,000 to 400 BCE, the…
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Lost Enemy of the Hittites Revealed: First Ever Archaeological Evidence of the Kaskians Discovered in Northern Turkey
A major historical mystery is beginning to unravel. The first-ever archaeological traces of the Kaskians, the long-feared enemies of the Hittite Empire, have been uncovered in a cave in northern Türkiye — rewriting a forgotten chapter of ancient Anatolian history. The Kaskians, known from Hittite cuneiform texts as fierce adversaries who launched repeated raids on…
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Ancient Caucasian Albanian Remains Discovered in Azerbaijan’s Ismayilli Region
Azerbaijan’s rich cultural and historical heritage continues to unfold with groundbreaking archaeological discoveries. A recent expedition led by Professor Mahabbat Pashayeva, Doctor of Historical Sciences at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, has uncovered significant traces of ancient Caucasian Albanian civilization in the Ismayilli region. Silent Witnesses of…