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An amphitheater-like Neolithic structure has been uncovered at Karahantepe in southeastern Turkey
Under the sharp light of the Şanlıurfa plateau, archaeologists at Karahantepe have revealed a structure unlike anything previously documented in the early Neolithic world: a circular, amphitheater-like gathering space carved directly into bedrock, lined with tiers of stone benches and flanked by human heads sculpted into its walls. The discovery pushes the boundaries of what…
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Sefertepe Excavation Reveals 12 New Human Skulls From the 10th Millennium BCE
In southeastern Turkey, the prehistoric settlement of Sefertepe has yielded another major discovery: archaeologists have uncovered 12 human skulls estimated to be 10,500 years old. The find adds to growing evidence of ritual practices in the region during the earliest stages of settled life. Located in Şanlıurfa Province, Sefertepe is one of several sites investigated…
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Historic Discovery at Urfa Castle in Southeastern Anatolia: Rock-Cut Tomb May Belong to the Kingdom of Osroene
A significant archaeological discovery has been made at Urfa Castle, one of the iconic landmarks of Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey. Excavations on Dambak Hill, located just south of the sacred Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish), have unearthed a rock-cut tomb believed to date back to the Late Antiquity period. Experts suggest that the tomb may…