Türkiye continues to attract the attention of archaeologists worldwide with its revolutionary discoveries. Thanks to year-round excavations, the country reveals traces of life dating back thousands of years. In 2024, the number of archaeological research projects increased to 765, and by 2026, experts expect to reach 800. This year is already being called the Golden Age of Archaeology, with research across Anatolia leading to several significant discoveries.
One of the most notable finds occurred in Kütahya—a 4,000-year-old cylindrical seal made of faience, which proves the existence of new trade routes between eastern and western Anatolia during the period of Assyrian trade colonies. In Antalya, archaeologists uncovered a unique Minoan bronze dagger with silver rivets, preserved beneath a copper ingot, confirming Türkiye's connection to Minoan civilization.
In Denizli, researchers found a 2,100-year-old head of the goddess Hygieia, symbolizing the revival of classical style in the late Greek era. In Izmir, they unearthed a figurine dating back 7,800 years, providing important evidence of ancient customs and mythology in the region.
At the site of the historic Battle of Manzikert in Muş, excavators discovered 39 arrows used by both the Seljuk armies and the Eastern Roman Empire. Coins depicting Emperor Roman IV Diogenes confirm this fact. In Antalya, within the ancient city of Myra, they found panels created using the ancient glassblowing technique Millefiori, marking the first instance of such materials being discovered in Türkiye.
In Hatay, archaeologists uncovered a cuneiform shopping list for furniture ordered by a king in the Bronze Age, which helps us better understand the development of furniture production and the prosperity of the Bronze Kingdom of Mukish. These findings highlight Türkiye's importance as an archaeological center and testify to the rich historical heritage of the region.
