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A Vast Ancient Wine-Producing District Emerges at Phanagoria on the Black Sea
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Phanagoria have uncovered an extensive wine-producing district dating to the first centuries AD. Five wineries, dozens of large fermentation vessels and nearby commercial buildings point to production on a scale far beyond the needs of individual households. The discovery was announced following the 2026 excavation season at Phanagoria, on…
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Dozens of Roman Graves and Rare Shield Unearthed in Ancient Black Sea City of Tomis
Construction works at the Constanța Municipal Hospital have led to a significant archaeological discovery inside the ancient necropolis of Tomis, revealing 34 Roman-era graves — some arranged in catacomb-style burials — along with rare and high-status funerary objects. The finds were made during legally mandated preventive excavations carried out by the Constanța Museum of National…
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A Rare River Harbor Identified in Trabzon: One of Only Three Known Examples Worldwide
Beneath what was once a bustling market in northeastern Türkiye, archaeologists have uncovered something far older — and far rarer — than anyone expected. Excavations in the Pazarkapı district of Trabzon have revealed an ancient quay structure now identified as one of only three known river harbors in the world. The structure, linked to the…
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Excavations Resume at Kurul Fortress, Home to the 2,100-Year-Old Mother Goddess Cybele Statue
Kurul Fortress, perched atop the historic heights of Ordu, has earned its place in archaeological literature as the site where the remarkable 2,100-year-old Mother Goddess Cybele statue was uncovered. Now, the ongoing excavations are preparing to enter their 16th season. Recognized as one of the earliest archaeological fortress excavations in the Black Sea region, Kurul…
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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…