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Bronze Age Seafood Economy: 4,500-Year-Old Mediterranean Mussels Discovered at İkiztepe in Turkey
New findings from the prehistoric settlement of İkiztepe, located in northern Turkey’s Samsun province, are reshaping our understanding of ancient food culture. Archaeologists have identified layers of soil containing Mediterranean mussel shells dating back to the 4th millennium BC, evidence of early seafood consumption and resource transport in the Black Sea region. A Landmark Excavation…
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2,400-Year-Old Marble-Paved Square Unearthed in Ancient City of Magnesia, Türkiye
Archaeologists have uncovered a stunning marble-paved square in the ancient city of Magnesia, located in Germencik, Aydın province of western Türkiye. The discovery, dating back 2,400 years, is believed to be the city’s main agora—a monumental space that served as the heart of civic life. Excavations have been ongoing since 2021 under the direction of…
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Water to Flow Again Through the City Gate of Ancient Patara
The Ancient City of Patara, located in the Kaş district of Antalya, is set to witness the flow of water through its iconic City Gate once again this year, thanks to extensive restoration efforts. Known as the capital of the Lycian League in the 1st century BC, this ancient city has hosted numerous civilizations throughout…