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Seven-Fortress Alamut Network Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Status
Iran has nominated the Cultural Landscape of Alamut and its related fortifications for UNESCO World Heritage status, seeking international recognition for one of the most important medieval defensive networks in the Alborz Mountains. The serial nomination includes seven castles and associated fortifications linked to the Nizari Ismaili state between the 11th and 13th centuries. At…
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Historic Mihrab Discovered at Pasargadae Caravanserai in Iran
A historic mihrab has been identified during restoration work at a caravanserai within Pasargadae, the UNESCO-listed archaeological site that once served as the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire in Iran. The architectural feature was found during protective and conservation operations at the caravanserai, according to Seyyed Abdolmajid Abedi, head of the Pasargadae World Heritage…
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A Building Older Than Hadrian’s Villa Has Been Found at Villa Adriana
Archaeologists working at Villa Adriana have uncovered a structure that may predate one of the Roman world’s most famous imperial residences. The newly identified underground feature, found in the Palazzo area of the UNESCO World Heritage site near Tivoli, could be the oldest documented construction so far known at Hadrian’s Villa. The discovery was made…
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A New Excavation Area at Göbeklitepe to Open for Visitors: Neolithic Sculptures Reveal New Layers of History
A new excavation area at Göbeklitepe, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and known as the “zero point of history,” is preparing to open to visitors. Located 18 kilometers northeast of Şanlıurfa, the Neolithic site has transformed our understanding of early human history with its T-shaped monolithic pillars, decorated with wild animal reliefs, measuring…
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4,500-Year-Old Gold Brooch and Jade Stone Unearthed in Ancient Troy Rewrite Bronze Age Timeline
The ancient city of Troy, legendary stage of Homer’s Iliad, has once again reshaped our understanding of early civilization. Archaeologists working at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Çanakkale have uncovered a 4,500-year-old golden brooch, a jade stone, and a bronze pin—artifacts that experts describe as a breakthrough in Bronze Age archaeology. A Rare Treasure:…
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12,000-Year-Old Human Statue Found at Göbeklitepe Redefines Neolithic Beliefs
Archaeologists at Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple complex in southeastern Turkey, have uncovered a striking 12,000-year-old human statue embedded within a wall. The discovery is expected to reshape our understanding of Neolithic rituals and belief systems. Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the find during his visit to the site,…
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9,500-Year-Old “Red-Floored Public Building” Unearthed at Çayönü Tepesi in Turkey
Archaeologists have uncovered a 9,500-year-old public building with a striking red-painted floor at Çayönü Tepesi, one of the world’s most significant Neolithic settlements, located in Ergani, Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into the social life of early farming communities at the dawn of settled life. Excavations at Çayönü, first launched in…
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Unearthed Wonder: Newly Discovered Domus de Janas Tombs Illuminate Sardinia’s Prehistoric Genius
In a stunning archaeological breakthrough, three newly uncovered tombs have expanded one of the Mediterranean’s most culturally significant prehistoric burial sites—the necropolis of Sant’Andrea Priu in northern Sardinia. These subterranean structures, known as Domus de Janas or “Fairy Houses,” bring the total number of tombs at the site to 20, offering fresh insights into burial…
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Terracotta Army Damaged After Tourist Jumps Into Protected Display Area
A domestic tourist caused damage to two ancient statues in China’s iconic Terracotta Army exhibition after jumping into a restricted area, authorities confirmed on Friday. The incident occurred at the Terracotta Army Museum in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province, when a 30-year-old man, identified by his surname Sun, reportedly climbed over safety barriers and…