Archeology World Archives

Tracing Odysseus: The Myth and Mystery of Ithaca

A Poetic Homecoming: Cavafy’s Ithaca In his poem Sailing to Ithaca, Konstantinos Cavafy uses Odysseus’ return from Troy as a metaphor for the human journey. Ithaca, rugged and luminous, stands…

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Turkey

The Ancient Cities and Archaeological Wonders of Türkiye’s Aegean Region

Türkiye’s unique position at the crossroads of East and West has profoundly shaped its culture throughout history. This cultural richness is especially evident in the ancient cities and archaeological sites…

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Archeology World

Rapa Nui’s Forgotten Architecture: Beyond the Moai

The Canoe-Shaped Houses and Monumental Archaeology of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Introduction The archaeology of Rapa Nui is dominated by its iconic Easter Island heads, or moai, but these statues…

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Peru

The Chancay Tunic: A Textile Map of the Andes

The Inca Empire and Its Deep-Rooted Origins Introduction The Inca Empire is often seen as the defining civilization of Peru’s past, but it did not emerge in isolation. Instead, it…

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Rome

Palmyra in Stone: Art, Identity, and Roman Rule

The Significance of Palmyra’s Funerary Sculptures What can an extraordinary group of sculptures commemorating the dead reveal about ancient life in Palmyra? Thousands of ancient inhabitants’ portraits once adorned lavish…

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Turkey

Neolithic Wonders of 12,000 Years of History: Exploring Türkiye’s Taş Tepeler Region

Exploring the Neolithic Wonders of Taş Tepeler, Türkiye A Land Steeped in History Türkiye is a country rich in history, and its southeastern region, particularly around the Harran Plain, is…

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Egypt

Pyramid

Discovering Eye-Witness Accounts of a Legendary Construction Project The Mystery of the Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid, known in ancient times as Akhet Khufu (Horizon of Khufu), remains one of…

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Turkey

Explore Istanbul’s Historic Sites

Istanbul: A City of History and Heritage Introduction Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city, is uniquely positioned in the northwest of the country, spanning both Europe and Asia. It is divided by…

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Rome

Digging Caesar’s Forum Three thousand years of daily life in Rome

Fresh Discoveries of Urban Life in Rome Unearthing Rome’s Long History New Danish-Italian excavations in central Rome are revealing traces of urban life spanning nearly three millennia. These digs are…

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Turkey

Antalya Ancient Ruins A Gateway to Ancient Civilizations

Antalya Province: A Gateway to Ancient Civilizations Antalya Province, located in southwest Türkiye along the Mediterranean coast, has a rich historical legacy. Once home to the ancient lands of Pamphylia…

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