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Mummy speaks after 53 centuries (Video)

Scientists have successfully replicated the ‘best approximation’ of the ancient man’s deep Stone Age voice. Using CT scans, they recreated the mummy’s vocal cords, throat and mouth, allowing them to digitally produce what may have been Ötzi’s vowel sounds. That way, the famous mummy  who hadn’t spoken a word after meeting a violent death 5,300 years ago, finally broke his silence.

Giant pool from ancient city comes to light

The ancient city of Aphrodisias, located in the western province of Aydın's Karacasu district, is home to a giant pool reflecting the magnificence of Roman-era cities that is set to be completely excavated by 2017. 

Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the city has drawn attention for its well-preserved monumental structures. 

2,100-year-old goddess Kybele sculpture unearthed in Turkey's Black Sea

A 2,100-year-old marble mother goddess sculpture of Kybele has been unearthed during excavations in the Black Sea province of Ordu's Kurul Castle, one of the first archaeological digs in the region.

The 110-centimeter sculpture was found during excavations carried out by 25 archaeologists under the direction of Gazi University Archaeology Department Professor Süleyman Yücel. 

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