Çakmaktepe: Unveiling a Prehistoric SettlementLocated around 20 km southwest of downtown Åžanlıurfa, Çakmaktepe sits atop the Eocene limestone plateau, part of the Fatik (Cudi) Mountains, at an elevation of around 670 meters above sea level. This hilltop settlement, within the borders of Herim/Ödüllü village, Koçören neighborhood, Eyyübiye district, covers a diameter of approximately 150 meters….
Historical Places
Körtiktepe
Körtiktepe: A Window into Early SettlementsKörtiktepe, located in southeastern Turkey, stands out as a unique site in the Upper Mesopotamia basin. This site provides valuable insights into human adaptation across the climatic boundary from the colder, drier Younger Dryas (YD) to the warmer, wetter Early Holocene (EH). This continuous, permanent occupation offers a rare opportunity…
Madghacen
Discovering Madghacen: A Numidian JewelMadghacen, also known as ImedÉ£asen, is a royal mausoleum-temple of the Berber Numidian Kings. This grand structure stands near Batna city in Aurasius Mons, Numidia, Algeria. The site reflects the rich history and architectural prowess of ancient North Africa.Architectural MarvelThe Numidian kingdom, though independent, engaged in Mediterranean power politics. An architect…
Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania: A Monument to Ancient SovereigntyLocated on the road between Cherchell and Algiers in Tipaza Province, Algeria, the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is a testament to ancient architectural brilliance. This funerary monument is the resting place of Numidian Berber King Juba II and Queen Cleopatra Selene II. Their union linked the…
Tomb of Seuthes III
The Magnificent Tomb of Seuthes IIIThe Tomb of Seuthes III, located near Kazanlak, Bulgaria, is one of the most elaborate tombs in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers. Seuthes III, the King of the Odrysian Kingdom of Thrace from around 331 to 300 BC, founded the nearby Thracian city of Seuthopolis. This grand tomb reflects…
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Diocletianopolis (Thrace)
The Splendor of Diocletianopolis: A Glimpse into Ancient Roman ThraceLocated in the heart of modern-day Bulgaria lies Hisarya, a town that whispers tales of a glorious past. Here, the remnants of Diocletianopolis, a magnificent Roman city, stand as a testament to the region’s rich history and cultural significance.Historical Background: From Thracian Settlement to Roman PowerhouseArchaeological…