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A Puzzling Feature Emerges at the Ness of Brodgar—And Archaeologists Aren’t Ready to Explain It
A site once thought thoroughly excavated may be preparing to deliver one of its most intriguing surprises. On Orkney’s Ness of Brodgar, new 3D Ground Penetrating Radar scans have revealed a puzzling subsurface feature that does not resemble anything previously documented on the site. The discovery has compelled archaeologists to return to a location where…
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Excavations to Begin on 160-meter Mysterious Structure Believed to be Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat
A 160-meter-long rectangular structure, discovered in 1959 on the southern slope of Mount Ararat and long speculated to be Noah’s Ark, is once again under scientific scrutiny. The U.S.-based research group Noah’s Ark Scan will launch excavations to determine whether the formation is natural or man-made. The California-based team is collaborating with local Turkish universities…
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Underwater Discovery in Greece: Ancient Port of Asini Rewrites Mediterranean Maritime History
A groundbreaking discovery at the submerged site of Asini, near Tolo in Argolis, Greece, is breathing new life into Mediterranean maritime history. An international team of underwater archaeologists has unearthed significant remnants of ancient port infrastructure, poised to radically alter our understanding of the region’s maritime role. Collaboration in Underwater Archaeology This research, which began…
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The Temple of Athena, Main Goddess of Ancient Side, Attracts Great Interest
The Temple of Athena, the main goddess of the Ancient City of Side, which has witnessed thousands of years of history in the Manavgat district of Antalya, is attracting great interest after its restoration. Side, one of the most important port cities of the Pamphylia region, was founded in the 7th century BC and draws…