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First Human-Faced Pillar Discovered at Karahantepe - Archaeologs
Recent archaeological excavations at Karahantepe have brought to light a remarkable find from the depths of prehistory: a T-shaped pillar bearing the depiction of a human face. This discovery reshapes...
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· 17d
A 4,500-Year-Old Gold Brooch with Only Three Known Examples Found in Troy - Archaeologs
According to Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, only three examples of the brooch are known worldwide, and the one found in Troy is the best preserved.
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· Sep 15
4,500-Year-Old Idols Discovered at Tavşanlı Höyük - Archaeologs
Exciting discoveries have been made at Tavşanlı Höyük, one of the largest Bronze Age centers in Western Anatolia. According to information shared by Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, ...
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· Sep 8
Roman Bear Fights Confirmed by Archaeological Discovery in Serbia - Archaeologs
Archaeologists in Serbia have uncovered the first physical proof that brown bears were forced into combat during Roman arena games. At Viminacium, once a bustling military camp and provincial capital ...
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· Sep 3
Neolithic Traces Unearthed at Mendik Tepe, Believed to Be Older Than Göbeklitepe - Archaeologs
In Şanlıurfa, excavations at Mendik Tepe—considered to be older than Göbeklitepe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the “zero point of history”—are revealing traces of the transition to settle...
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· Aug 27
An 8,000-Year-Old Male Figurine with a Fox Pelt Found at Ulucak Mound - Archaeologs
In the Ulucak Mound, located in İzmir’s Kemalpaşa district, archaeological excavations have uncovered an 8,000-year-old clay male figurine bearing striking similarities to the symbolism of Göbeklitepe...
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· Aug 20
Ancient Christian Cross Unearthed on Sir Bani Yas Island Reveals UAE’s Early Religious Heritage - Archaeologs
Archaeologists working on Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi have uncovered a remarkable 1,400-year-old Christian cross, shedding new light on the region’s little-known Christian past.
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· Aug 18
Archaeologists Say They’ve Uncovered Earliest Home for Elderly - Archaeologs
Archaeologists in Israel say they have uncovered what may be the oldest institution for elderly care during excavations at the Byzantine city of Hippos, near the Sea of Galilee. The University of Haif...
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· Aug 12
Ancient Cult Site Unearthed Beneath Landslide in Norway Reveals Rare Carved Stone - Archaeologs
In Gauldal, a river valley in Central Norway, archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old cult site buried under layers of clay left by a massive landslide around 800 BCE. The find, described as “e...
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· Aug 6
Ancient Mosaic with Star of David and Cross Discovered in Diyarbakır - Archaeologs
An extraordinary mosaic has been unearthed in Diyarbakır’s Ergani district during a burial excavation, revealing a rare combination of symbols: a Star of David containing a cross, alongside a six-line...
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· Aug 1
10,000-Year-Old Rock Art Identified in Libya’s Al-Hasawna Mountains - Archaeologs
Archaeologists in southern Libya have announced the discovery of prehistoric rock art, estimated to be around 10,000 years old, in the Al-Hasawna Mountains near the city of Sebha. First reported by a ...
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· Jul 31
Ancient Siberian Ice Mummy Reveals Stunning 2,500-Year-Old Tattoos - Archaeologs
New imaging has unveiled remarkably detailed tattoos on a 2,500-year-old Siberian “ice mummy,” offering rare insight into the artistry and culture of the Pazyryk people, nomadic horse-riders who once ...
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· Jul 28
Ancient DNA Traces Estonian, Finnish, and Hungarian Ancestry to Siberia 4,500 Years Ago - Archaeologs
A groundbreaking study published in Nature has revealed that modern Uralic-speaking populations—particularly Estonians, Finns, and Hungarians—share a substantial portion of their ancestry with a group...
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· Jul 18
Russian Archaeologist Faces Charges for Unauthorized Excavations in Occupied Crimea - Archaeologs
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has launched legal proceedings against a Russian archaeologist accused of conducting unauthorized excavations at the ancient site of Pantic...
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· Jul 12
Sardis Ancient City and Bin Tepe Lydian Tumuli Added to UNESCO World Heritage List - Archaeologs
Located in the Salihli district of Manisa, the historic Sardis Ancient City and the Bin Tepe Lydian Tumuli have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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· Apr 26
New Stone Figurine Discovered in Azerbaijan Cave - Archaeologs
A recent study reveals that the Neolithization of the South Caucasus occurred in phases. While the introduction of domesticated plants and animals happened quickly around 6000 BCE, some cultural eleme...
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· Apr 3
Unearthed Battlefield: Mass Grave in Vienna - Archaeologs
A pit of bones reveals the aftermath of a forgotten conflict. Construction workers renovating a football field in Vienna made a chilling discovery—a mass grave containing the skeletal remains of what ...
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· Mar 26
Bronze Age Discoveries in Kazakhstan Shed Light on Ancient Civilizations - Archaeologs
Kazakhstan’s rich archaeological heritage continues to unveil new insights into ancient societies. Recent excavations across the Akmola, Pavlodar, and Karagandy regions have revealed remarkable Bronze Age artifacts, shedding light on the region’s artistic, cultural, and metallurgical traditions.
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