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Historical city in Gümü?hane facing landslide threat

The old Gümü?hane neighborhood and its historical artifacts are facing the threat of a landslide caused by the Green Road project in the Black SeaThe historical Süleymaniye neighborhood, also known as old Gümü?hane, in the Black Sea region where Greeks, Armenians and Turks used to live together in the past is being threatened by a landslide which could wipe out its centuries-old artifacts, incl

Aussie archeologists find 3rd century BC theater on Cyprus

Australian archeologists in Cyprus found a theater dating from the 3rd century BC that had been used for spectacles more than six and a half centuries ago. The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus said that it was the oldest structure of its kind ever unearthed on the Mediterranean island. The structure was used from 300 BC through to 365 BC.

T-shaped stones tell story of Göbeklitepe

As part of a Turkish-UNDP joint project, sculptors have engraved the findings of Göbeklitepe on T-shaped stones to show both the way to the site and the first steps of human civilization A path to Göbeklitepe, a 12,000-year-old site in the southeastern province of ?anl?urfa often referred as the "point zero of history," has been decorated with large stone plaques that tell about the ongoing exc

Lost island of Kane, site of famous Greek Battle, found by geoarcheologists (pics)

The ancient city of Kane has been discovered by geo-archeologists in the Aegean province of Asia Minor. The lost island mentioned in ancient texts is believed to be the site where the famous battle of Arginusae took place between the Athenians and Spartans in the 406 century BC.

A treasure trove of 'ancient' archaeology tucked away in Gaza

Gazan Nafez Abed is a self-taught archaeologist, preserver and restorer who crafts reproductions of ancient pieces he finds or has seen in museums. His work is so authentic that international experts have been wowed by his skillsNafez Abed's cramped workroom is filled with sculptures and mosaics with patterns from the Byzantine, Greek and Roman periods.

Agamemnon’s throne found at Mycenaean Acropolis

Archaeologists say that they have found the throne of Agamemnon stating that was probably the most important archaeological find concerning the Mycenaean civilization, as Realnews newspapers states.

Part of the throne of Agamemnon was found within walking distance of the Acropolis of Mycenae. The find, dated back to 13th century BC, is quite big and weighs more than 50 kg.

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