Archaeology
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Passionate about archaeology, a traveler and a story-seeker. I love uncovering the past and tracing the footsteps of cultural heritage. From ancient cities to modern discoveries, you'll find everything history-related here! 🏺✨
This bronze statue, gilded with gold, represents the Sun God Utu.
Dating back to 2800 BCE, it was discovered in the ancient city of Larsa.
📍 Now on display at the Louvre Museum.
Dating back to 2800 BCE, it was discovered in the ancient city of Larsa.
📍 Now on display at the Louvre Museum.
August 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This bronze statue, gilded with gold, represents the Sun God Utu.
Dating back to 2800 BCE, it was discovered in the ancient city of Larsa.
📍 Now on display at the Louvre Museum.
Dating back to 2800 BCE, it was discovered in the ancient city of Larsa.
📍 Now on display at the Louvre Museum.
The Lion Gate of Mycenae (by timoreilly)
August 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Lion Gate of Mycenae (by timoreilly)
The 11th-century Dark Church in Cappadocia enchants with its Byzantine frescoes. Limited light has preserved the colors, bringing to life scenes from the life of Jesus and the Last Judgment.
The church served as a monastery and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The church served as a monastery and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
August 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The 11th-century Dark Church in Cappadocia enchants with its Byzantine frescoes. Limited light has preserved the colors, bringing to life scenes from the life of Jesus and the Last Judgment.
The church served as a monastery and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The church served as a monastery and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mycenaean Daggers and Swords
Greece, 16th–14th century BC
Collection: National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Greece, 16th–14th century BC
Collection: National Archaeological Museum, Athens
August 21, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Mycenaean Daggers and Swords
Greece, 16th–14th century BC
Collection: National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Greece, 16th–14th century BC
Collection: National Archaeological Museum, Athens
70,000-Year-Old Paleolithic Neanderthal Workshop Found
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70,000-Year-Old Paleolithic Neanderthal Workshop Found - Arkeonews
Archaeologists in Poland have uncovered a remarkable 70,000-year-old Neanderthal workshop in the Zwoleńka River Valley, offering unprecede
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August 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
70,000-Year-Old Paleolithic Neanderthal Workshop Found
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Itbaraks in Turkic Mythology: The Human-Bodied, Dog-Headed Beings Who Defied Oghuz Khagan
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Itbaraks in Turkic Mythology: The Human-Bodied, Dog-Headed Beings Who Defied Oghuz Khagan - Arkeonews
In the mist-shrouded realms of ancient Turkic epics, there exists a race that haunts both myth and memory—the İtbaraks.
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July 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Itbaraks in Turkic Mythology: The Human-Bodied, Dog-Headed Beings Who Defied Oghuz Khagan
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The Legacy of the Double-Headed Eagle: From Hittite Kings to Modern Icons
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The Legacy of the Double-Headed Eagle: From Hittite Kings to Modern Icons - Arkeonews
The double-headed eagle is one of the most enduring symbols in human history. Recognized today as an emblem of imperial power, religious
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June 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Legacy of the Double-Headed Eagle: From Hittite Kings to Modern Icons
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Two Eros figures fishing while riding the mythical Hippocampus.
On display at the Adana Archaeology Museum.
On display at the Adana Archaeology Museum.
June 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Two Eros figures fishing while riding the mythical Hippocampus.
On display at the Adana Archaeology Museum.
On display at the Adana Archaeology Museum.
The Tomb Stele Relief from 50 BC is a remarkable example of Greek and Roman art. It depicts Sbardias in an opulent seated position, symbolizing his high status, and next to a hen, symbolizing a prosperous life. It is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
June 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Tomb Stele Relief from 50 BC is a remarkable example of Greek and Roman art. It depicts Sbardias in an opulent seated position, symbolizing his high status, and next to a hen, symbolizing a prosperous life. It is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Egypt Delays Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Due to Iran-Israel Tensions
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June 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Egypt Delays Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Due to Iran-Israel Tensions
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The Altıkulaç Sarcophagus (5th–4th c. BCE) reflects the cultural influence of the Persian Empire in Anatolia.
Discovered in the Çingenetepe Tumulus (Çanakkale), it is now displayed at the Troy Museum.
Hunting and battle scenes blend Greco-Persian art beautifully.
Discovered in the Çingenetepe Tumulus (Çanakkale), it is now displayed at the Troy Museum.
Hunting and battle scenes blend Greco-Persian art beautifully.
June 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Altıkulaç Sarcophagus (5th–4th c. BCE) reflects the cultural influence of the Persian Empire in Anatolia.
Discovered in the Çingenetepe Tumulus (Çanakkale), it is now displayed at the Troy Museum.
Hunting and battle scenes blend Greco-Persian art beautifully.
Discovered in the Çingenetepe Tumulus (Çanakkale), it is now displayed at the Troy Museum.
Hunting and battle scenes blend Greco-Persian art beautifully.
The terracotta statuette of Athena, dated to the 4th century BC and of Greek origin, is currently on display at the National Museum in Warsaw.
June 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The terracotta statuette of Athena, dated to the 4th century BC and of Greek origin, is currently on display at the National Museum in Warsaw.
Carnelian intaglio of Hercules from the 1st century BC, Roman period. Now housed in the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University.
June 17, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Carnelian intaglio of Hercules from the 1st century BC, Roman period. Now housed in the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University.
The Lycurgus Cup is a Roman glass cage cup, known as a diatretum, crafted in the 4th century AD. What makes it especially remarkable is its ability to change color depending on the lighting.
June 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The Lycurgus Cup is a Roman glass cage cup, known as a diatretum, crafted in the 4th century AD. What makes it especially remarkable is its ability to change color depending on the lighting.
A gold medallion depicting the goddess Tethys seated upon a seahorse amid stylized waves, ca. 300-200 BC.
June 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A gold medallion depicting the goddess Tethys seated upon a seahorse amid stylized waves, ca. 300-200 BC.
About 2500 cylinder seals are attributed to the Achaemenid culture of ancient Anatolia or Iran. It is made of chalcedony and has a carved cylindrical form. It is on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
June 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
About 2500 cylinder seals are attributed to the Achaemenid culture of ancient Anatolia or Iran. It is made of chalcedony and has a carved cylindrical form. It is on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
An Old Babylonian terracotta pallet on display in the Pergamon Museum. It depicts an armed Ishtar standing on a lion.
June 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
An Old Babylonian terracotta pallet on display in the Pergamon Museum. It depicts an armed Ishtar standing on a lion.
The Guennol Stargazer statue is one of Anatolia's best-preserved and largest marble female idols. This Chalcolithic period (3000-2200 BCE) artifact, of the Kiliya type, can be seen at the Troy Museum.
June 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
The Guennol Stargazer statue is one of Anatolia's best-preserved and largest marble female idols. This Chalcolithic period (3000-2200 BCE) artifact, of the Kiliya type, can be seen at the Troy Museum.
The Kassite Stele of Goddess Lama Sheds Light on Uruk’s Religious Landscape
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The Kassite Stele of Goddess Lama Sheds Light on Uruk’s Religious Landscape | Ancientist
A Kassite stele from Uruk, dedicated to Goddess Lama, reveals a Sumerian inscription and reflects the religious beliefs...
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June 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The Kassite Stele of Goddess Lama Sheds Light on Uruk’s Religious Landscape
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This silver goblet depicts Narundi, a powerful Elamite goddess believed to represent both victory and motherhood. Her name appears in many inscriptions around 2300 BCE, highlighting her significance in Susa.
June 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
This silver goblet depicts Narundi, a powerful Elamite goddess believed to represent both victory and motherhood. Her name appears in many inscriptions around 2300 BCE, highlighting her significance in Susa.
Fragment of a mural depicting the Quetzal bird, Puebla, Mexico, 200-600 AD. #archaeology #ancientmexico #puebla #quetzal #mural #precolumbian
June 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Fragment of a mural depicting the Quetzal bird, Puebla, Mexico, 200-600 AD. #archaeology #ancientmexico #puebla #quetzal #mural #precolumbian
Leda and the Swan, a captivating Roman copy from the mid-1st century BC, on display at the Venice National Archaeological Museum. This stunning marble sculpture, derived from a late Hellenistic original, beautifully depicts the myth. #LedaAndTheSwan #AncientArt #RomanSculpture #VeniceMuseum
June 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Leda and the Swan, a captivating Roman copy from the mid-1st century BC, on display at the Venice National Archaeological Museum. This stunning marble sculpture, derived from a late Hellenistic original, beautifully depicts the myth. #LedaAndTheSwan #AncientArt #RomanSculpture #VeniceMuseum
Grave stele fragment with hoplite battle scene. Greek, Attic, ca. 390 BC. Marble. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.
June 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Grave stele fragment with hoplite battle scene. Greek, Attic, ca. 390 BC. Marble. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.
The "Skin Head" sculpture from Nevalı Çori dates back to 8500-8000 BC. Discovered by Harald Hauptmann, this limestone sculpture is exhibited at the Şanlıurfa Museum.
June 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The "Skin Head" sculpture from Nevalı Çori dates back to 8500-8000 BC. Discovered by Harald Hauptmann, this limestone sculpture is exhibited at the Şanlıurfa Museum.