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A Hidden Sand Layer Beneath Assur’s Ishtar Temple Is Changing How Scholars Understand Early Mesopotamian Religion
At the heart of the ancient Assyrian city of Assur, archaeologists have uncovered an unexpected detail that is quietly reshaping long-held assumptions about early Mesopotamian belief systems. Beneath the foundations of the city’s oldest Ishtar Temple, researchers identified a thick, deliberately placed layer of sand—an architectural choice with profound ritual meaning. The discovery suggests that…
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The Secret of Taş Tepeler: Unlocking the Codes of the Neolithic Era in Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa, Türkiye – The Neolithic heart of humanity is being rediscovered in the sunbaked plains of southeastern Türkiye. From the monumental enclosures of Göbekli Tepe to the emerging mysteries of Karahantepe, the Taş Tepeler (Stone Hills) Project is reshaping our understanding of early civilization and organized society. Launched by Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism,…