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Could the Lost Tomb of Georgian Queen Tamar Be in Posof? Medieval Caves in Kesikkayalar Reopen an Old Mystery
The burial place of Queen Tamar, one of the most powerful rulers in Georgian history, has never been identified with certainty. The latest claim points not to Georgia, but to a remote cave landscape in northeastern Türkiye: Kesikkayalar, near Yolağzı village in Posof, Ardahan. Local tradition has long linked the caves and rock-cut spaces of…
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Neanderthal Tools in China Spark Surprise: 55,000-Year-Old Discovery Makes History
Researchers from the University of Washington excavating a site in China have surprised the scientific world by discovering Neanderthal tools dating back approximately 55,000 years. The study, published on March 31 in the journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” reveals “compelling evidence of core exploitation, the production of large and thick flakes, the…
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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…
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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…