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1,300-Year-Old Breads Bearing the Image of Jesus Unearthed in Karaman

Archaeologists have uncovered five carbonized loaves of bread dating to the 7th–8th centuries CE — among the best-preserved examples ever found in Anatolia.

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1,300-Year-Old Breads Bearing the Image of Jesus Unearthed in Karaman - Archaeologs
Archaeologists in Topraktepe (ancient Eirenopolis), near Ermenek in Turkey’s Karaman province, have uncovered five carbonized loaves of bread dating to the 7th–8th centuries CE — among the best-preser...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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We tried to make the Acratophorum, the Roman bowl used for holding pure wine, look as realistic as possible. What do you think?

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October 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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First Human-Faced Pillar Discovered at Karahantepe

#archaeology #karahantepe #tastepeler #gobeklitepe #news #neolithic #turkiye

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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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October 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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A 4,500-Year-Old Gold Brooch with Only Three Known Examples Found in Troy - Archaeologs

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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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September 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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A Human Statue Found in Göbeklitepe: Believed to Be a Votive Offering

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A Human Statue Found in Göbeklitepe: Believed to Be a Votive Offering - Archaeologs
A human statue has been discovered in Göbeklitepe, located in the Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa.
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September 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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4,500-Year-Old Idols Discovered at Tavşanlı Höyük

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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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September 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Black-glazed pottery poculum (drinking-cup) with painted and stamped decoration, and a painted inscription reads "AECETIAI POCOLOM" or 'Aecetia's cup'.

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September 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Roman Bear Fights Confirmed by Archaeological Discovery in Serbia

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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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September 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Neolithic Traces Unearthed at Mendik Tepe, Believed to Be Older Than Göbeklitepe

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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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September 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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An 8,000-Year-Old Male Figurine with a Fox Pelt Found at Ulucak Mound

#archaeology #news #izmir #ulucakmound #neolithic #prehistoric

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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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August 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Ancient Christian Cross Unearthed on Sir Bani Yas Island Reveals UAE’s Early Religious Heritage

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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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August 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Archaeologists Say They’ve Uncovered Earliest Home for Elderly

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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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August 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Ancient Cult Site Unearthed Beneath Landslide in Norway Reveals Rare Carved Stone

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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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August 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Ancient Mosaic with Star of David and Cross Discovered in Diyarbakır

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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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August 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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10,000-Year-Old Rock Art Identified in Libya’s Al-Hasawna Mountains

#archaeology #news #libya #africa

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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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August 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Ancient Siberian Ice Mummy Reveals Stunning 2,500-Year-Old Tattoos

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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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July 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Ancient DNA Traces Estonian, Finnish, and Hungarian Ancestry to Siberia 4,500 Years Ago

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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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July 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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An Inca tambo (rest station) on the Inca Trail, Peru.

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July 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Russian Archaeologist Faces Charges for Unauthorized Excavations in Occupied Crimea

#archaeology #news #archaeological #crimea #panticapaeum #russia #archaeologist #excavations

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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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July 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Sardis Ancient City and Bin Tepe Lydian Tumuli Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

#archaeology #turkiye #lydia #sardes #sardis #bintepe #unesco

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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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July 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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The Doric Temple of Segesta is one of the few surviving examples that can be counted among the most architecturally elegant and composed temple structures.

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July 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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First Excavations Begin at Colossae in 2025

#archaeology #archaeologs #archaeological #history #turkey #türkiye #colossae #kolossai #excavation #news #arkeoloji #tarih #denizli #honaz

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First Excavations Begin at Colossae in 2025 - Archaeologs
The secrets hidden beneath the soil of Colossae are now coming to light. An exciting season begins for the world of archaeology.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The motif of the “Dolmen Deity” on the Langeneichstädt menhir. Photo: J. Lipták.

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July 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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New Stone Figurine Discovered in Azerbaijan Cave - Archaeologs #archaeology #news

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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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April 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Unearthed Battlefield: Mass Grave in Vienna - Archaeologs

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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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April 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM