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The Mosaic House in the ancient city of Pergamon is being uncovered
Located in Izmir, Turkey, the “Mosaic House” complex from the Roman period in the ancient city of Pergamon is being uncovered through excavation work conducted under the “Heritage for the Future Project” by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Led by Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sezgin, the head of the Archaeology Department at Manisa Celal Bayar…
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The Gender of the Buried Ascetic Monk in Chains Near Jerusalem Surprised Researchers
A recent archaeological find near Jerusalem has prompted a reevaluation of long-held beliefs regarding ascetic practices during the Byzantine period. The discovery of a woman’s remains in a grave typically associated with male ascetics raises important questions about the roles of women in the extreme religious traditions of the 5th century AD. Initially believed to…