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Leman Altuntaş

Holds an undergraduate degree in Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology from Istanbul University. Began graduate studies in History at Istanbul University, then switched to Archaeology, completing the coursework phase of a Classical Archaeology master's program at Mimar Sinan University.

Articles by Leman Altuntaş

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Modified human tooth from Jablanica, Serbia, interpreted as a pendant or personal ornament. Credit: Nemanja Marković.

24 August 2026 Ancient History

Object Mistaken for an Animal-Tooth Bead Turns Out to Be a 6,500-Year-Old Human Tooth Pendant

Presentation of the newly discovered seal of Empress Irene Komnene Doukaina Laskarina, wife of Emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes. Credit: Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov - Trud

23 August 2026 Ancient History

Seal of One of Byzantium’s Most Powerful Women, Empress Irene, Found at Perperikon with Rare Christ Image

Several tinned iron armor plates unearthed at the Jizhong site. Credit: Shaoxing Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology.

23 August 2026 Ancient History

1,700-Year-Old Chinese Armor Still Shines Thanks to an Ancient Metalworking Secret

Dragon- and phoenix-shaped clay figurines were placed symmetrically on either side of the tomb occupant. The dragon lay to the right, aligned with the body, while the phoenix on the left was depicted in a soaring pose. Credit: Inner Mongolia Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology.

22 August 2026 Ancient Civilizations

4,300-Year-Old Tomb in Inner Mongolia Reveals Earliest Known Dragon-Phoenix Pairing in Northern China

Medieval Greek Orthodox church building, mostly used as a mosque since the 16th century in Istanbul. Credit: Public Domain

22 August 2026 Express

One of Byzantium’s Most Striking Images of Mary’s “Last Sleep” Survives on a Mosque Wall in Istanbul

21 August 2026 Ancient History

Hidden for 60 Years, a 400-Year-Old Bridge Reappears on Carmona’s Ancient Roman Road

21 August 2026 Ancient Civilizations

1,500-Year-Old Moche Child Burial Found with Whistles, a Rattle and Other Unusual Offerings

21 August 2026 European Archaeology

6,500-Year-Old Czech Sanctuary Tracked the Sun and Moon Long Before Stonehenge

20 August 2026 Ancient History

Rare Silver Earrings from Khakassia May Preserve an Image of Umay, the Ancient Turkic Goddess

19 August 2026 Express

Articles by Leman Altuntaş

Object Mistaken for an Animal-Tooth Bead Turns Out to Be a 6,500-Year-Old Human Tooth Pendant

Seal of One of Byzantium’s Most Powerful Women, Empress Irene, Found at Perperikon with Rare Christ Image

1,700-Year-Old Chinese Armor Still Shines Thanks to an Ancient Metalworking Secret

4,300-Year-Old Tomb in Inner Mongolia Reveals Earliest Known Dragon-Phoenix Pairing in Northern China

One of Byzantium’s Most Striking Images of Mary’s “Last Sleep” Survives on a Mosque Wall in Istanbul

Hidden for 60 Years, a 400-Year-Old Bridge Reappears on Carmona’s Ancient Roman Road

1,500-Year-Old Moche Child Burial Found with Whistles, a Rattle and Other Unusual Offerings

6,500-Year-Old Czech Sanctuary Tracked the Sun and Moon Long Before Stonehenge

Rare Silver Earrings from Khakassia May Preserve an Image of Umay, the Ancient Turkic Goddess

1,000-Year-Old Viking Runes Hidden Inside Hagia Sophia