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Iraqi excavation uncovers 5,000-year-old temple linked to Uruk civilization Image

Iraqi excavation uncovers 5,000-year-old temple linked to Uruk civilization

world’s earliest temple

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This discovery confirms that the region was part of an interconnected cultural and political network across Mesopotamia

Where world’s first robots were born: Türkiye's Amida Hoyuk excavations

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At Amida Hoyuk in Türkiye, archaeologists search for traces of Jazari's pioneering 12th-century robots and early engineering systems in Artuklu Palace

Where world’s first robots were born: Türkiye's Amida Hoyuk excavations Image

Ancient artifacts recovered in Italy returned to Pakistan

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Pakistan’s Embassy in Rome says nearly 100 culturally significant artifacts have been recovered and returned from Italy over the past 18 years

Ancient artifacts recovered in Italy returned to Pakistan Image

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

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Falling Tigris levels reveal a shipwreck in Shirgat, with locals recalling Ottoman worship while officials stay silent as drought disrupts pumps and winter planting

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall Image

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority Image

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Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

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Rock legends set to electrify Istanbul in 2026 Image

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Rock legends set to electrify Istanbul in 2026

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Türkiye’s Disaster Film Festival draws entries from 114 nations for a safer planet Image

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Türkiye’s Disaster Film Festival draws entries from 114 nations for a safer planet

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5-millennia clue to ancient quake emerges at Cayonu Hill in Türkiye Image

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5-millennia clue to ancient quake emerges at Cayonu Hill in Türkiye

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Preachers' claim that visiting Egyptian antiquities contradicts Islam sparks outrage Image

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Preachers' claim that visiting Egyptian antiquities contradicts Islam sparks outrage

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Turkish-born poet Ayse Irem wins German Poetry Slam with poem on identity, racism Image

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Turkish-born poet Ayse Irem wins German Poetry Slam with poem on identity, racism

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UNESCO declares Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day Image

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UNESCO declares Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day

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French multi-instrumentalist Yann Tiersen to perform live in Istanbul in 2026 Image

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French multi-instrumentalist Yann Tiersen to perform live in Istanbul in 2026

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Medieval tower collapses in Rome during renovation, trapping 1 worker Image

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Medieval tower collapses in Rome during renovation, trapping 1 worker

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Archaeologists protect 3,000-year-old Urartian paintings in eastern Türkiye’s underground complex Image

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Archaeologists protect 3,000-year-old Urartian paintings in eastern Türkiye’s underground complex

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