This paper examines the Epipaleolithic occupation of Gedikkaya Cave in northwestern Türkiye, which also served as a settlement during the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. The Epipaleolithic marks a...

The Neolithization process in southeastern Anatolia has been the subject of many studies over the years. However, these have primarily been concentrated around the Euphrates Basin and Tigris Valley. M...

Cylinder seals began to be used in Anatolia shortly after their emergence in Mesopotamia and Iran during the second half of the 4th millennium BCE. These seals, offering a wide narrative space, were u...

The Akarçay basin and its surrounding mountainous areas have long been vital for livestock activities and wool and textile production, both in the Bronze Ages and today. Spindle whorls and loom weight...

In Hittite cuneiform texts, the word inan- has meanings encompassing a certain disease, mental illness, discomfort, malaise, trouble. Unfortunately, there is no specific definition of the word inan-, ...

Hattušili I faced a formidable threat to his throne from his aunt, Tawananna, who was based in Hurma. Realizing the inherent power of political propaganda, he commissioned a unique Hittite genre that ...

This study examines the findings from the 2023 rescue excavations at the Körzüt Fortress in the Lake Van Basin. Three newly discovered cuneiform inscriptions offer significant evidence linking the for...

Urartu had significant rock-carving works, including a series of carvings on massive rock formations in various V-shaped, U-shaped, sickle-shaped, circular, and channel forms. Research has shown that ...

The ancient border between Phrygia, Lydia and Pisidia held a significant position at the intersection of strategic trade routes in Ancient Anatolia, connecting the north to the south and the east to t...

This study investigates the archaeological excavations carried out by the German Orient-Comité at Zincirli Höyük between 1888 and 1902, using the Ottoman archives of the period and the documents in th...

This study examines West Slope pottery unearthed during excavations conducted between 1989 and 1995 and 2006 and 2012 at the Seyitömer Mound, located south of the region known as Phrygia Epiktetos. We...

This study aims to conduct a comprehensive spatial analysis of the geographical boundaries of ancient Armenia. In antiquity, Armenia represented a significant geopolitical region, encompassing Eastern...

Hellenistic Period mould-made oil lamps from the Hellenistic Period were first produced in the early 3rd century BC and remained in use until the first half of the 1st century AD. This study examines ...

This study examines a group of gold artifacts from the Yüksel Erimtan Collection, focusing on their ritual and artistic significance. The examination includes 15 gold artifacts, categorized as funerar...

İstanbul, throughout history, has been home to several civilisations and has been named differently by each civilisation. As the direct and indirect source of life, the need for water was one of the m...

Antakya, which is the central district of Hatay, was known as Antioch in ancient times and today it is completely under the modern settlement of Antakya. The city, which was named Theopolis - City of ...

Adnan Diler was an inspiring figure in Carian archaeology renowned for his multifaceted approach and unwavering dedication to the preservation of cultural heritage. He passed away unexpectedly on Dece...