3800-year-old ‘city sale contract’ found at Türkiye's Tell Atchana
11 Ağustos 2023 - 16:18
3800-year-old 'city sale contract' found in Türkiye
An incised clay tablet, estimated to be 3,800 years old and written in Akkadian, was found in the Tell Atchana in Hatay, one of the most earthquake-hit cities in Türkiye.
Fishes collected by Turkish academics to be exhibited in Erzurum
08 Ağustos 2023 - 15:47
53-year-old fish collection in Erzurum
Fish collected from different provinces of Türkiye 53 years ago and preserved in special liquids will be exhibited at the Biodiversity Science Museum in Erzurum, eastern city of Türkiye, which is planned to be opened in the coming period.
Viking sailboat 'Saga Farmann' getting ready in Istanbul for fans
04 Ağustos 2023 - 11:34
Viking sailboat getting ready in Istanbul for fans
Saga Farmann, a replica of the Viking sailboat from the 10th century BC, discovered during archaeological excavations, will be opened to Viking fans in Istanbul after a 13-week long journey with a crew of 12.
World's oldest human mummy 'Gebelein Man' is tomographed and on display in a museum
28 Temmuz 2023 - 12:09
World's oldest mummy on display at museum
The 5,500-year-old oldest human body mummy 'Gebelein Man' is on display at the British Museum in England. The mummy attracts great interest in the museum, which is flooded with visitors.
Hagia Sophia Artifacts Museum opened
26 Temmuz 2023 - 16:11
Hagia Sophia Artifacts Museum opened
Istanbul has a new museum. The "Hagia Sophia Museum", which tells the history of the Hagia Sophia Mosque from Byzantium to the Ottoman Empire, opened its doors to visitors in Sultanahmet Square.
Careful observers spotted the historical error in Oppenheimer
24 Temmuz 2023 - 12:36
Historical error in Oppenheimer
While the blockbuster movie Oppenheimer made a big impact all over the world, some careful watchers on social media brought to light a historical error in the movie. Here is the 'flag' mistake in Oppenheimer.
Restoration work on Tutankhamun's tomb: Facts about the young king
23 Temmuz 2023 - 14:03
Restoration work on Tutankhamun's tomb
The tomb of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who died at the age of 19 in Luxor, Egypt, was unearthed in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team. The tomb, located in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor on the east bank of the Nile River, underwent meticulous restoration work for many years.
Barbie film doubles Oppenheimer at the box office
22 Temmuz 2023 - 15:58
Barbie film doubles Oppenheimer at the box office
The Barbie film, whose advertisements aroused curiosity, was released at the same time as the long-awaited Oppenheimer. Barbie doubled its rival Oppenheimer at the box office in the USA.
Milan Kundera dies
12 Temmuz 2023 - 14:21
Milan Kundera dies
Milan Kundera, Czech-born author of "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and "The Joke", has died at the age of 94.
500-year-old ship full of treasures found
12 Temmuz 2023 - 11:37
500-year-old ship full of treasures found
Lost 500 years ago, the ship was found in Southwest Africa with treasure and a time capsule inside. The ship was the biggest archaeological discovery in recent years. It was determined that the ship named Bom Jesus sank in a very severe storm. It is estimated that there were no survivors among the crew.
2 mummification workshops discovered in Egypt
30 Mayıs 2023 - 13:56
2 mummification workshops discovered in Egypt
2 mummification workshops and 2 sarcophagi were discovered during archaeological work in Egypt's ancient Saqqara region
'Best Actress' award for Merve Dizdar from Cannes
28 Mayıs 2023 - 15:25
'Best Actress' award for Merve Dizdar from Cannes
Famous actress Merve Dizdar was awarded the "Best Actress" award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for her role in the film "On Dry Herbs" (Kuru Otlar Üstünde) directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
Nuri Bilge Ceylan receives standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival
21 Mayıs 2023 - 17:02
Nuri Bilge Ceylan receives standing ovation at Cannes
Renowned director Nuri Bilge Ceylan received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival after the screening of his new film, Kuru Otlar Ustune (On Dry Grasses).
'2023 Turkic World Capital of Culture' celebrated in Shusha
12 Mayıs 2023 - 17:17
'Turkic World Capital of Culture' celebrated in Shusha
Many guests attended the programs held in Shusha, Azerbaijan, which was chosen as the 'Cultural Capital of the Turkic World' in 2023. In addition to local delicacies, folk dances and shows also attracted attention.
Maiden's Tower opened with a magnificent light show
12 Mayıs 2023 - 09:01
Maiden's Tower opened with a magnificent light show
The Maiden's Tower, which has been restored by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is one of the symbols of Istanbul, has been opened to visitors after 2 years. The light and laser show special for the opening of the tower enchanted Istanbulites.
University student ate the banana displayed in the museum
02 Mayıs 2023 - 09:22
Student ate the artwork in the museum
A banana on display at a museum in South Korea was eaten by a hungry college student. The college student said he saw the banana as a rebellion against authority and said, "There could be another rebellion against rebellion." After the incident, the banana was replaced with a new one.
Nomad festival in 2023 tourism capital Ardebil
29 Nisan 2023 - 14:55
Nomad festival in 2023 tourism capital Ardebil
The "International Nomad Festival" was held in Ardebil province, which was selected as the tourism capital of 2023 by Iran's Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). Local dishes and traditional handicrafts belonging to nomads were exhibited, Turkmen horses and camels native to the Mogan region attracted great attention.
The ancient city of Iran: Hasanlu Hill
19 Nisan 2023 - 14:12
The ancient city of Iran: Hasanlu Hill
Hasanlu Hill, an ancient city from the 9th century, located between Lake Urmia and Mahabat in Iran's West Azerbaijan province, attracts great attention today.
The tradition of "Maserati" continues in Sudan
15 Nisan 2023 - 16:02
The tradition of "Maserati" continues in Sudan
Sudanese Muslims continue to keep the tradition of "Mesaharati" alive during the month of Ramadan. The band members, who sing hymns by playing the drums, wake people up for the sahur by walking around the neighborhood.
Bookworms met at the International Sarajevo Book Fair
13 Nisan 2023 - 16:34
Bookworms met at the International Sarajevo Book Fair
In the International Sarajevo Book Fair, which opened its doors in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, visitors showed great interest in the Truth Bookstore.
Ancient Egyptian amulet written on python skin was found in Türkiye
12 Nisan 2023 - 15:13
Talisman written on python skin seized in Türkiye
Gendarmerie teams in Karaman, Türkiye acted upon the information they reached. Those who saw an artifact seized in the operation organized by the teams astonished those who heard it. During a search of a car, the teams were shocked by what they saw because the car was carrying a 4-meter-long python embossed talisman, thought to belong to the Ancient Egyptian period. The seized python skin was seized and detained M.E. He was released after his statement.