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Archaeologists have uncovered 15 previously unknown churches in Turkey's "Thousand and One Churches" region, revealing it was once a major pilgrimage destination. The discoveries are rewriting the history of one of Byzantium's most mysterious sacred landscapes.
Archaeologists in southern Turkey discovered five ancient loaves of bread stamped with Christian symbols, including one rare image of Jesus as a sower scattering seeds. The 1,300-year-old find offers a touching glimpse into how everyday faith and farming intertwined in Byzantine communities.
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered stunning new details about Iuliopolis, an ancient city submerged beneath the waves for centuries. The discovery reveals a thriving Roman and Byzantine trade hub complete with storage facilities, religious temples, and artifacts that paint a vivid picture of Mediterranean life.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a remarkably preserved Byzantine residential city and 18 ancient tombs, offering fresh glimpses into daily life from centuries past. The government hopes these latest finds will boost tourism to a country rich with archaeological treasures.
Archaeologists in Turkey's Cappadocia region just uncovered more ancient underground spaces carved into volcanic rock, revealing how communities lived and thrived beneath the surface for thousands of years. The rescue excavations at Göreme Open-Air Museum are helping experts piece together the daily lives of civilizations that called these hidden chambers home.
Archaeologists just uncovered an entire 4th-century Byzantine city preserved in Egypt's western desert, complete with homes, churches, and everyday tools that show how people lived 1,600 years ago. The discovery offers an extraordinary window into daily life when Egypt was part of the Byzantine empire.
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered the most well-preserved early painting of Jesus ever unearthed, dating back 1,800 years. The breathtaking find is just one of dozens of recent discoveries revealing how Christianity blossomed across ancient Anatolia.
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered the most well-preserved image of Jesus ever found, dating back 1,800 years. The find is part of a wave of discoveries revealing how Christianity spread across the Roman Empire.
Archaeologists in Turkey discovered a 1,600-year-old mosaic with a sassy Greek inscription telling haters to burst with envy. The bold message proves ancient Romans dealt with jealousy just like we do today.
Archaeologists in Turkey may have uncovered the actual church where 300 bishops gathered in 325 A.D. to shape Christian doctrine as we know it today. The discovery connects physical evidence to one of history's most pivotal religious moments.
Archaeologists have discovered an extraordinary Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia's coast filled with gold jewelry, imperial rings, and emerald-studded treasures from 1,300 years ago. The find reveals secrets about ancient Mediterranean trade and diplomacy that have been hidden underwater since the 7th century.
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered an exceptionally rare 3rd-century mosaic depicting the river god Eurymedon, complete with flowing water, reeds, and fish. The find reveals new insights into Roman-era art and the ancient city's relationship with the river that sustained it.
Archaeologists just discovered 8,600-year-old fermented bread at a Turkish archaeological site, pushing back our understanding of ancient baking by thousands of years. The spongy dough even still shows a fingerprint from the baker who made it.
Archaeologists just discovered an entire 1,600-year-old city in Egypt's desert, complete with a church, homes, and even ancient shopping lists. The find offers a rare window into everyday life during the Byzantine era.
Archaeologists in western Turkey discovered a 3,500-year-old royal seal that proves ancient kingdoms were more connected than historians realized. The tiny artifact is rewriting our understanding of how civilizations communicated across Anatolia during the Bronze Age.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia just signed a massive renewable energy agreement to build 5GW of solar and wind power across Turkey, starting with 2GW of solar panels. The $2 billion first phase will create thousands of jobs while helping Turkey reach its ambitious 2035 clean energy goals.
Archaeologists just unearthed an entire 1,600-year-old city beneath Egypt's Dakhla Oasis, perfectly preserved under desert sands. The discovery reveals how families lived, worked, and worshiped in a thriving Byzantine community centuries ago.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia just committed $2 billion to building massive solar farms that will power over 2 million homes. It's one of the largest clean energy partnerships between the two nations and a major step toward Turkey's ambitious renewable energy goals.
Turkey just hit a major milestone as its first domestically built high-speed train reached 240 km/h in testing, marking a breakthrough for the nation's rail independence. The achievement puts Turkey on track to join the elite club of countries that design and manufacture their own advanced trains.
A massive solar energy deal will bring Turkey two gigawatt-scale solar farms that can power over 2 million households while creating thousands of jobs. The project locked in Turkey's lowest electricity rate ever, making clean energy more affordable than fossil fuels.
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