Monday, 14 April 2025

Tag: Cultural heritage

Persepolis

Restoration Work at Persepolis Resumes

Restoration work at Persepolis, located in southern Iran and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has resumed following a pause during the Nowruz holiday. Important projects involving the remnants of the Achaemenid Empire, such as the Apadana Palace, the rock-cut tomb of Artaxerxes III, and the southern inscription of the Terrace (Takhtgah), are being

Millennia-Old Mysteries Unveiled in Sweden: Discovery of Viking Iron Armlet and Gold Neck Ring

Millennia-Old Mysteries Unveiled in Sweden: Discovery of Viking Iron Armlet and Gold Neck Ring

In Sweden, archaeologists have unearthed a rare Viking iron armlet in a wetland near Löt on the island of Öland, and a 2,000-year-old gold neck ring in Trollhättan. According to experts, these finds will provide information about the lifestyles, beliefs, and crafts of ancient Scandinavian societies. The Viking Iron Armlet from Öland’s Mysterious Wetland The

1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in Turkey's Mediterranean Waters

1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in Turkey’s Mediterranean Waters

In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered 1100-year-old olive seeds from a shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The ship, which set sail from Gaza, sank in a storm near Antalya, and this discovery has excited scientists, particularly Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz and his team, who made the find during underwater excavations that

Journey 12,000 Years Back: Göbeklitepe's Neolithic World Revived Through Animation

Journey 12,000 Years Back: Göbekli Tepe’s Neolithic World Revived Through Animation

Embark on an extraordinary journey through time to witness the 12,000-year-old history of Göbekli Tepe. This unique experience, brought to life through captivating animation, offers visitors an unforgettable glimpse into the enigmatic world of the Neolithic era. Göbekli Tepe, located near Örencik village in the Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa, southeastern Turkey, stands as the oldest

Byzantine Bridge: Strong Against Earthquakes, Vulnerable to Looters

Byzantine Bridge: Strong Against Earthquakes, Vulnerable to Looters

A historic, single-arched bridge, believed to date back to the Byzantine era, located in Erbaa district of Tokat, northeastern Turkey, has withstood the test of time and earthquakes, but has fallen victim to treasure hunters. The Yer Köprü, still in use by the local community, is renowned for its resilience. However, the relentless pursuit of

Small Hagia Sophia Poterna from the Eastern Roman Period Buried in the Ground Due to Lack of Maintenance

Small Hagia Sophia Poterna from the Eastern Roman Period Buried in the Ground Due to Lack of Maintenance

In the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), Emperor Justinian I and his wife Theodora built the Small Hagia Sophia Poterne for security purposes on the sea side of the walls. This historical structure has an estimated history of approximately 1500 years. However, neglect and lack of maintenance have caused it to