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Greek Inscription Found in Syria’s Great Mosque of Homs May Help Locate the Lost Temple of the Sun
A Greek inscription discovered beneath a column inside the Great Mosque of Homs is reopening a long-standing debate about the precise location of the ancient Temple of the Sun at Emesa — the sanctuary whose high priest rose to become Roman emperor in the third century under the name Elagabalus. The inscription, carved directly into…
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Before the Hittites: 8,000-Year-Old Rock Art Discovered in Central Anatolia
Eight thousand years ago, long before the Hittites ruled the Anatolian plateau, small communities living in what is now central Turkey began carving and painting symbols on rock. Their red ochre figures—human shapes, animals, and abstract signs—still cling to the walls of a stone shelter near the town of Develi in Kayseri, offering a rare…
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The 2,700-Year-Old Siloam Inscription: The Jerusalem Artifact Safeguarded in Istanbul
The Siloam Inscription, housed today in the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, is not only a milestone of archaeology but also a key piece in the history of religion. Created nearly 2,700 years ago during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, it is regarded as one of the oldest known examples of Hebrew writing. Discovered in…
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Daskyleion’s Lydian Kitchen Reveals New Hearths, Fish Remains, and Evidence of Dog Consumption
Excavations at the ancient city of Daskyleion, located on the shores of Lake Manyas in northwestern Anatolia, have uncovered striking new details about daily life 2,600 years ago. Archaeologists working in the so-called “Lydian kitchen” unearthed two additional hearths, along with seeds, fish bones, and animal remains. The most surprising evidence comes from dog bones…
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Cairo Theft Destroys Priceless Ancient Bracelet
A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from ancient Egypt has been lost forever after being stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and melted down, officials confirmed. The Ministry of Interior reported that the disappearance was discovered on September 13, when staff found the artifact missing from a locked safe in the museum’s restoration workshop. Investigations revealed…
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Rare Late Iron Age Silver Coin Unearthed on Highdown Hill
As the first light of dawn turned the Sussex coastline to gold, the quiet atop Highdown Hill was broken only by the soft scrape of trowels and the whisper of earth being shifted. Led by Archaeology Curator James Sainsbury, the team was gently uncovering secrets buried for millennia. Then came the urgent call from Trench…
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Monumental Roman-Era Structure Unearthed in Nijmegen: A Hidden Chapter Revealed by the River
In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, a large Roman-era structure has been uncovered during excavations in the Waalfront district of Nijmegen, Netherlands. The find, located near the banks of the Waal River, is believed to have served a significant public function in the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus. Measuring at least 30 by 35 meters,…
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Only 2 in the World! A Roman Bath: One in London, the Other in Yozgat
Rising in the Sarıkaya district of the Central Anatolian city of Yozgat, the Sarıkaya Roman Bath, known as the “Princess’s Bath” (Kral Kızı), is a unique historical structure with only two examples in the world. This exquisite example of the “Basilica Therma” type of Roman baths attracts visitors with both its architectural splendor and healing…