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The ruins of Volubilis, a city in Morocco that was part of the Roman Empire. Photo: Sergio Morchon/ Flickr

Classical Archeology, News

Roman-era Mixers and Millstones Made with Geology in Mind

22 September 2021

A study on stone tools from an outpost of the Roman Empire has found that for ancient bakers and millers,...

A depiction of the immurement of a nun, 1868.

Culture, Interesting News

Foundations laid with human blood “Foundation sacrifices”

5 September 2021

The custom of sacrificing a human being at the erection of a new house or fortress is very old. Foundation...

Anatolian Archeology, News

New Insights From Researchers About The World’s Longest Aqueduct

11 May 2021

The Roman Empire’s aqueducts are magnificent specimens of the art of architecture. Although centuries have passed since these aqueducts were...

Anatolian Archeology, Classical Archeology

Pluto’s ‘Gate to Hell’ in Hierapolis

25 April 2021

Hierapolis Pluto or Pluto’s Gate is a ploutonion (a religious site dedicated to the god Pluto) in the ancient city...

Anatolian Archeology, Classical Archeology

Trian Fountain to Be Revived After 1900 Years

17 April 2021

The Trian fountain in the ancient city of Laodikeia in Denizli will be revived after 1900 years. CHP’s Merkezefendi Municipality...

The complex of buildings include a circular room and a bath house

Classical Archeology

The Roman villa in North Yorkshire is described as the first of its kind

14 April 2021

A Roman villa has been found at a construction site in North Yorkshire, considered the first of its kind. Remains...

News

Visit Baalbek’s Famous Temples with a Free 3d Virtual Tour

10 April 2021

Baalbek, which has traces of settlement since 9000 BC, was one of the cornerstones of ancient civilizations. The famous Baalbek temple...

Anatolian Archeology, Classical Archeology

The Surprising Fact About The Roman-Era Female Bust

24 March 2021

50 years ago, foundation excavation work was started for the construction of Girls’ Institute in Akpınar Neighborhood of Bolu city...

Anatolian Archeology

Aizanoi Ancient City is Being Restored

15 March 2021

In the 5000-year-old ancient city, the focus is on restoration, starting with the theater and the stadium. Aizanoi Ancient City...

Classical Archeology, News

Archaeologists Find Ornate Roman Domūs in Nimes

25 February 2021

Archaeologists conducting archaeological excavations in the French city of Nimes have discovered the remains of two high-status Roman domus (houses)....

Roman-era Mixers and Millstones Made with Geology in Mind

Foundations laid with human blood “Foundation sacrifices”

New Insights From Researchers About The World’s Longest Aqueduct

Pluto’s ‘Gate to Hell’ in Hierapolis

Trian Fountain to Be Revived After 1900 Years

The Roman villa in North Yorkshire is described as the first of its kind

Visit Baalbek’s Famous Temples with a Free 3d Virtual Tour

The Surprising Fact About The Roman-Era Female Bust

Aizanoi Ancient City is Being Restored

Archaeologists Find Ornate Roman Domūs in Nimes

New Writes

Secrets of the Ancient Walls: 1,700-Year-Old Roman Altar Unearthed at Vuçak Castle in Kosovo

First Human Figurine of the Mesolithic Era (Circa 9000 Years Old) Discovered in Azerbaijan’s Damjili Cave

Exceptional Iron Age Artifacts Discovered at Celtic Necropolis in France

Mystery of the ‘Deserted Castle’ Unraveled: Austria’s First Roman Bridgehead Fort Discovered

Rare Tales of Merlin and King Arthur Found in 13th Century Manuscript

Early Anatolian Genes: Genetic Links Between Girmeler Mound and 17,000-Year-Old Pınarbaşı Skeletons

An Elite Nubian Woman’s Burial, Dating Back 4,000 Years, Reveals the Oldest Evidence of Tumpline Use

Human Presence in Malta Earlier Than Previously Thought: Hunter-Gatherers Navigated 100 km by Sea 1,000 Years Before Farmers

3,000-Year-Old Cave Paintings Discovered in Itatiaia National Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Neo-Assyrian Writing Boards: The Role of Beeswax, Orpiment, and Carbon Black in 7th Century BC Writing Techniques