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Researchers Unearthed an Imperial Archive of the Hittites

Researchers Unearthed an Imperial Archive of the Hittites

Koç University archaeologists from Turkey uncovered an Imperial Hittite archive during excavations at Kayalıpınar. The findings belong to Ḫattušili III, a Hittite emperor who ruled during the 13th century BCE and was known for his treaty with the…

2500-year-old dice game board found in Turkey

2500-year-old 'dice game' board found in Turkey

It was determined that “Bagabazos’ dice game” was written in Phrygian letters on the tabla found in the ruins. The artifact found was reviewed by Dr Rostyslav Oreshko from the French National Center for Scientific Research.

One of their four cauldron of ancient Urartu in the world

One of their four cauldron of ancient Urartu in the world

The cauldron will be exhibited in Van Museum after the restoration. Two of other three pots are exhibited in Germany, while the remaining one is in Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Turkey’s capital Ankara.

4.500-year-old grain seeds in province of Bingol in Turkey

4.500-year-old grain seeds in province of Bingol in Turkey

The seeds were initially found in a carbonized form during excavations in the village of Murat in Bingol's Solhan district by a group of archaeologists led by Ziya Kilinc from the Museum Directorate in Elazig province, in neighbouring Bingol.