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Eastern Anatolia’s Farmland Reveals 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse
An exceptional archaeological discovery in Elazığ uncovers a sophisticated Late Roman bathing complex beneath agricultural fields. A recent excavation in the rural village of Salkaya, Eastern Anatolia, has brought to light an ancient Roman bathhouse dating back nearly 1,700 years. Detected initially through advanced ground-penetrating radar surveys, the structure’s excavation confirmed the presence of a…
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6000 years old unique sacred hearth unearthed at Tadım Mound in Eastern Turkey
Elazığ, located in eastern Turkey, has yielded a significant archaeological discovery at Tadım Mound, where ongoing excavations have unearthed two unique decorated sacred hearths dating back 6,000 years. Alongside these hearths, the excavation team also found 12 Karaz pots dating from 4000-3000 BC and a painted pot decorated with mountain goat motifs from 3200 BC.…