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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

2115 articles

Aerial view of the newly uncovered three-part complex in the Didaskaleion area of the Royal Gymnasium at ancient Mieza.

16 September 2026 Ancient Civilizations

Mosaic-Floored Banquet Halls Unearthed at Mieza’s Royal Gymnasium Linked to Aristotle and Alexander

An 11th-century serpent amulet from Staraya Russa combining Christian imagery with a snake-haired figure derived from the Medusa tradition.

16 September 2026 Ancient History

Rare 11th-Century Amulet Found with a Christian Saint on One Side and ‘Medusa’ on the Other

Aerial view of the Odirmon archaeological site in Uzbekistan’s Qashqadaryo region, where new excavations have revealed evidence of ritual and funerary practices.

15 September 2026 Ancient History

Fire-Scarred Ritual Altar and Decorated Ossuary Unearthed at Ancient Odirmon in Uzbekistan

14 September 2026 Classical Archaeology

Roman Inscription from Emperor Trajan’s Reign Discovered at Aquae Calidae in Bulgaria

Lower chamber with grate slabs in situ (A) and after slab removal (B) (figure by authors).

14 September 2026 Latest Archaeology News

Giant 6,000-Year-Old Pottery Kiln in Romania Sets a Prehistoric Size Record

Aerial view of the excavated early Islamic mosque at Al-Ma'mala in Al-Baha, showing its stone walls and architectural layout.

14 September 2026 Ancient History

1,300-Year-Old Mosque with Early Islamic Inscriptions Unearthed in Saudi Arabia

Author’s visualization of how the North Bersted warrior’s helmet may have originally appeared, based on the surviving archaeological remains. Credit: Arkeonews

14 September 2026 Express

Who Was the Mysterious Gallic Warrior Buried in Britain with a Unique 2,000-Year-Old Helmet?

13 September 2026 Latest Archaeology News

Rare Diorite Mace Head and Weapons Found in 3,600-Year-Old Warrior Burial in Azerbaijan

The 14th-century Byzantine gold seal ring bearing the name of Maria Skulena. Image courtesy of Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov.

13 September 2026 European Archaeology

Rare Byzantine Gold Seal Ring Reveals a Woman’s Name After 700 Years

Preserved wooden foundations beneath medieval remains at Eisenborn in Luxembourg.

12 September 2026 European Archaeology

Articles by Leman Altuntaş

Mosaic-Floored Banquet Halls Unearthed at Mieza’s Royal Gymnasium Linked to Aristotle and Alexander

Rare 11th-Century Amulet Found with a Christian Saint on One Side and ‘Medusa’ on the Other

Fire-Scarred Ritual Altar and Decorated Ossuary Unearthed at Ancient Odirmon in Uzbekistan

Roman Inscription from Emperor Trajan’s Reign Discovered at Aquae Calidae in Bulgaria

Giant 6,000-Year-Old Pottery Kiln in Romania Sets a Prehistoric Size Record

1,300-Year-Old Mosque with Early Islamic Inscriptions Unearthed in Saudi Arabia

Who Was the Mysterious Gallic Warrior Buried in Britain with a Unique 2,000-Year-Old Helmet?

Rare Diorite Mace Head and Weapons Found in 3,600-Year-Old Warrior Burial in Azerbaijan

Rare Byzantine Gold Seal Ring Reveals a Woman’s Name After 700 Years

Archaeologists Find a Medieval Fortified House Beneath an Industrial-Scale Watermill