Restoration of Patara’s 2000-Year-Old Ancient Lighthouse Reaches Final Stage
The restoration of the ancient lighthouse in Patara, the capital of the Lycian League, has reached its final stage. Located near Kaş in Antalya, Patara was known in antiquity as the sacred center of the god Apollo. In 2020, officials declared the year as the ‘Year of Patara.’ Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Havva
Archaeologists Discover ‘Devil’s Money’ in Eastern Netherlands
In a significant archaeological find, researchers uncovered ‘Devil’s Money’ at an early medieval site in Eastern Netherlands. This area likely served as a cultural hub. The discovery began in 2019 when metal detector enthusiasts found numerous ancient coins in a field. After seeing the coins, archaeologists, including Jan-Willem de Kort from the Netherlands Cultural Heritage
5000-Year-Old Cube Uncovers the Oldest Iron Age Settlement in India
In the summer of 2022, a team from the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department made a significant discovery in Sivagalai, located in the Tuticorin district. They uncovered 160 burial pots, which provide valuable insights into the region’s ancient history. While excavating in the A2 trench, archaeologists found bones, pottery shards, coal, and iron artifacts inside