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One of Anatolia’s Oldest Painted Caves Discovered in Malatya’s Tohma Canyon
A prehistoric cave discovered in Tohma Canyon in Malatya, eastern Türkiye, may rank among the oldest and richest painted caves known in Anatolia. Initial surveys identified nearly 100 human and animal figures on the cave walls, along with numerous geometric symbols. The paintings, made in red and reddish-brown tones, appear to belong to a symbolic…
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The Mysterious Goddess of Levent Valley: 2800-Year-Old Hittite Goddess Figurine
In the Akçadağ district of Malatya, the Levent Valley, an extraordinary natural wonder created by geological formations 65 million years ago, stands out not only for its geological richness but also for its cultural heritage, bearing the traces of civilizations spanning thousands of years. This enchanting valley, stretching 28 kilometers, has been home to many…