Archaeologists excavate a 2,000-year old Agora inside Turkish ‘Tripoli’
There are many ancient cities with the moniker of Tripoli, with Libya’s capital being one of the famous examples that started out as a Phoenician…
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Theatrical mask from the period of early Roman Empire found in Aydin, Turkey
Set in the picturesque Turkey’s southwestern Aegean Region, the city of Aydin has witnessed organized human habitations for over 7,000 years. In fact, the very…
Ancient Eastern Roman underground church discovered in Cappadocia, Turkey
The region of Cappadocia in present-day central Turkey alludes to a fantastical realm with giant upright rock formations pockmarked by evidences of human habitation, ranging…
Gobekli Tepe: The world’s oldest monument to get funding of over $15 million
With all the baleful talk about destruction of various historical sites around the world, this news comes as a welcome change. The brain child of…
Monster battle: Ancient altar art showcases Hercules’ son fighting against the Hydra
The ancients also had a penchant for ‘super-heroes’, as is evident from numerous mythological works that depict such characters. And one of such depictions is…
5,000-year old throne in Turkey alludes to the world’s first evidence of a real palace
A 5,000 years old adobe construction can provide a crucial glimpse into what might be the start of humanity’s state system and its chosen ruler….
