The archaeological excavation of the ancient city of Kastabala in Osmaniye Province, southern Turkey, is an ongoing journey into the depths of history, uncovering the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. Kastabala-Hierapolis, nestled near the Ceyhan (Pyramos) River and overlooking a picturesque plain, holds a prominent position as one of the most significant cities of ancient … Read more
Mummification of the dead probably was more common in prehistory than previously known. This discovery was made at the hunter-gatherer burial sites in the Sado Valley in Portugal, dating to 8,000 years ago. A new study, headed by archaeologists at Uppsala University and Linnaeus University in Sweden and University of Lisbon in Portugal, presents new … Read more
Nestled in the picturesque district of Taşköprü in Kastamonu, Turkey, lies a hidden gem of ancient history—the 2,700-year-old rock tombs of Donalar. However, this unique archaeological site is now facing an imminent threat of extinction due to neglect and vandalism, raising concerns among historians and conservationists. Donalar, also known as Kalekapı, is situated just 10 … Read more
The İnkaya Cave in Çanakkale, nestled in the northwestern part of Türkiye, has recently become a focal point of archaeological intrigue. Excavations within this cave have unveiled not only the traces of 86 thousand years of human habitation but also a treasure trove of flint tools, offering insights into ancient craftsmanship and daily life. Located … Read more
In a surprising turn of events during the excavation for an Egyptian-funded housing project in the Gaza Strip, bulldozers unearthed the ruins of a tomb dating back to the Roman era, shedding light on the region’s rich historical tapestry. The discovery, announced by Hamas authorities, has sparked both excitement and concerns regarding the preservation of … Read more
A multidisciplinary research team led by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology has combined ancient DNA data with a clear archaeological, anthropological and historical context to reconstruct the social dynamics of Avar-period steppe descent populations that settled in Europe’s Carpathian Basin in the 6th century. The paper is published in Nature. The … Read more
The ancient Carian settlement of Knidos, nestled within the Datça district of Muğla province in western Turkey, has recently yielded a treasure trove of archaeological marvels. Among the ancient ruins of this once-thriving city, renowned for its advancements in science, architecture, and art, excavators unearthed a collection of Hellenic and Roman sculpture heads, casting a … Read more
A remarkable discovery has emerged from ongoing excavations at the Roman fort in Stuttgart, Germany. Amidst the ancient ruins, archaeologists unearthed a stone sculpture depicting a snake-bodied Roman-German deity, shedding light on the rich cultural tapestry of the region’s past. The excavation efforts, overseen by the State Office for Monument Preservation (LAD) at the Stuttgart … Read more
Three bronze idols dating back an estimated 400 years have been unearthed during a routine house construction project in the Mohammadpur Baghanki village of Manesar, Haryana, India. The discovery unfolded as workers were excavating the ground for a new house foundation when their machinery struck something solid beneath the surface. Upon closer inspection, they uncovered … Read more
Excavations at Oluz Höyük in Amasya have unveiled a treasure trove of artifacts dating back to the Med Kingdom period, spanning a remarkable 2,600 years into the past. Led by the Head of the excavation, Professor Şevket Dönmez, the archaeological team has made groundbreaking discoveries that shed new light on Anatolian archaeology and the presence … Read more