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British archaeologist highlights Türkiye’s ancient Mendik Tepe as key to early human history

British archaeologist highlights Türkiye’s ancient Mendik Tepe as key to early human history

Following 30 years of research in Türkiye, Douglas Baird plans further excavations at Mendik Tepe to explore early human settlements

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UN agency urges end to modern slavery as White House targets Smithsonian Institution because of race exhibits
24.08.2025

UN agency urges end to modern slavery as White House targets Smithsonian Institution because of race exhibits

International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade marked with rising pressure on US museums to reduce focus on slavery, racial injustice

Turkish contrabassist performs at International Children's Cultural Forum in Moscow
22.08.2025

Turkish contrabassist performs at International Children's Cultural Forum in Moscow

Hakan Gozetlik plays Rhapsody for Contrabass and Piano 'Fanfare Motif' from Beethoven's opera Fidelio

Archaeologists uncover remains of 2,800-year-old Lydian palace in western Türkiye
15.08.2025

Archaeologists uncover remains of 2,800-year-old Lydian palace in western Türkiye

Palace in Sardis, once Lydian capital, was found 8 meters underground, beneath Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine layers

'Cinderella moment': How Türkiye brought back looted Marcus Aurelius statue
07.08.2025

'Cinderella moment': How Türkiye brought back looted Marcus Aurelius statue

'This was one of the hardest cases we’ve ever dealt with,' says Zeynep Boz, head of Türkiye's Department for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property

Türkiye leads the world in archaeological discoveries: President Erdogan
06.08.2025

Türkiye leads the world in archaeological discoveries: President Erdogan

Turkish capital hosts major archaeology event, featuring an exhibition of rare artifacts and the long-awaited return of the Marcus Aurelius statue