3,200-Year-Old Monument in Turkey is Likely an Ancient Cosmic Chart —10 Things You Need to Know
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Archaeologists have presented a study that re-interprets the purpose of an ancient Hittite sanctuary – the Yazilikaya temple. According to…
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5 Eye-Catching Sacred Relics in Turkey’s Topkapi Palace
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Originally constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the Topkapi palace was owned by 30 different sultans who…
8,800-Year-Old “Pyramidion” Temple Complex Unearthed in Turkey
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Archaeological excavations in Turkey continue unearthing an extremely rich history that has remained buried beneath the surface for thousands of…
There Are 200 Ancient Underground Cities in Turkey Alone
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Almost all underground cities in Anatolia are unique to antique Cappadocia, a region that includes the provinces of Nevsehir, Aksaray,…
Five Photographs of Ancient Derinkuyu, the Largest Underground City on Earth
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Volatile, volcanic conditions millennia ago sculpted Capadoccia’s spires, which now attract millions of visitors to hike or ride horses or…
Archeologists Excavating the Ancient City of Troy Find 3,700-Year-Old Oven
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Turkey is a fascinating country full of incredible archeological and historical wonders. It is home, for example, to Gobekli Tepe,…
DNA Tests Reveal Unexpected Origin of World’s First Farmers
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The evolution of humankind is complex and full of mystery. While it is claimed that around 10,000 years ago, there…
Ancient Assyrian Cities: Top-10 Fascinating Places of Ancient Assyria
The Assyrians are one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world. The ancient Assyrian cities were advanced places…
Microblade Engraving Technology Revealed at 12,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe
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Göbekli Tepe, the starting point of civilization and the place considered the world’s first temple, holds many mysteries amidst its…
10 Mysterious Lost Civilizations of the Ancient World
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There exists a captivating world of unveiled treasures, astounding architecture, scientific advancements, and rich religious and cultural history of multiple…
9,500-year-old Evidence for Agriculture in Europe
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Soil samples from southern Germany reveal that people in Europe were using slash-and-burn methods to cultivate land as early as…
Alexander the Great: His 10 Most Tremendous Battles
Alexander III (Macedonian) lived from July 356 BC to June 323 BC and is commonly known as Alexander the Great….
Researchers Find 9,000-Year-Old Site With Hundreds of Ancient Artifacts in Jordan
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Pre-Pottery Neolithic: Overview Archaeologists identify a special era in the Middle East – the pre-pottery Neolithic (about 10-6.5 thousand years…
Long-Lost 40 Million-Year-Old Continent Home to “Exotic” Fauna Rediscovered
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Balkanatolia – a continent between Europe and Asia that disappeared 40 million years ago In the new work, scientists describe…
Archaeologists Discover Intricate 11,000-Year-Old Pillars Near Gobekli Tepe
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Archaeologists have discovered that the 11,000-year-old Karahantepe complex in Turkey was used for ceremonial activities before it was deliberately buried…
10 Reasons Why Göbekli Tepe is a Lost Civilization and Not an Ancient Monument
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There is enough evidence to suggest that Göbekli Tepe was not just an ancient site, but the remnant of a long-lost ancient civilization absent from history.
Catastrophic Comet Impact 13,000 Years Ago Likely Sparked the Rise of Civilization
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An international team of scientists has presented a new study with evidence that a comet impact could have triggered a…
10 Things You Need To Know About How Ancient Native Americans Made Tattoos 3000 Years Ago
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American archaeologists have discovered that sharpened bone tools, commonly classified as awls, were used by the ancient Indians as a…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Shigir Idol
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When archaeologists discovered the Shigir Idol more than 100 years ago, it was impossible to date it accordingly. All the…
10 Stunning Images Of 12,000-Year-Old Gobekli Tepe
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There are more than one or two ancient creations on the territory of Turkey that amaze scientists and historians alike….
Mystery 10ft Monolith That Appeared Near Gobekli Tepe Guarded by Armed Police
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A mysterious metal monolith of unknown origin was discovered in southeastern Turkey in the province of Sanliurfa, not far from…
Queen Zenobia of Palmyra, The Woman That Challenged The Roman Empire
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From ancient times the image of a woman is associated with that of life because the woman is the one…