Ancient history
Antikythera mechanism unlocked, revealing amazing sophistication of the ancient Greeks
The paper suggests the mechanism was likely designed by Archimedes
Hittite-era finds come to light in Uşaklı
Archaeological excavations have been ongoing to find the remains of Hittite-era palaces and temples in Uşaklı Mound.
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Ancient Greek Science & Technology | Athens | To July 31
The Association for the Research of Ancient-Greek and Byzantine Technology and the Museum Herakleidon present "Eureka: Science, Art and Technology of the Ancient Greeks," which includes the Automaton and the Antikythera Mechanism, two great inventions of that era. The exhibition takes places in both of the museum's buildings, which are walking distance from one another.
Golds belonging Hittite, Urartu era seized in Turkey
Turkish security forces confiscated three kilograms (about 6.61 pounds) of two gold bars on Feb. 14 that dates to the ancient Hittite-Urartu civilizations, in eastern Van province.
Gendarmerie forces searched an intercity bus in the Erciş district as part of historical artifact smuggling operations.
The gold was seized in a passenger's bag on the bus.
Museum sheds light on Thracian civilization
Artifacts unearthed during excavations in ancient cities in the northwestern province of Tekirdağ and exhibited in the Tekirdağ Museum shed light on the Thracian civilization.
The Thracian people, who lived in Thrace, Bulgaria and northern Greece in the ancient ages, were known as the world's most populous tribe after Hindus, according to Greek historian and ancient writer Heredot.
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Painting featuring Jesus seized in Turkey’s Mersin
The Turkish security forces have seized a painting featuring the figures of Jesus and Virgin Mary in an operation in the southern province of Mersin, home to thousands of years of history.
The painting is carved on wood and dates back to the 11th and 13th centuries.
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Chance to retire at age 55 in 2020
Thousands of workers will have the right in 2020 to retire as early as the age of 55 year, that is 12 years before the general age of retirement.
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On visit of President Xi, officials sign 16 bilateral deals, aim to boost Piraeus presence
Welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to Athens ahead of the signing of 16 bilateral deals Monday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the two countries' cooperation as a road that "will soon become a highway."
İvriz Neo-Hittite rock monument, where nature merges with history
The 3,000-year-old "İvriz Rock Monument" enchants visitors with its Hittite legacy as well as breathtaking natural heritage.
Thracian civilization being unearthed
Excavations to be carried out in the ancient city of Heraion-Teikhos, which has traces of the Thracian civilization, in Süleymanpaşa district of the northwestern province of Tekirdağ, aim to reveal the health and cult centers of the Thracians.
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