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Dr Zimmerman reflects on his journey into Anatolian archaeology, the scientific techniques reshaping the field, and what the ancient world can still teach us about resilience and human society today.

In an age of viral narratives and cinematic history, archaeology quietly competes with myth-making. This feature examines some of the most persistent myths surrounding the world’s iconic archaeological sites, placing them against evidence, data, and scholarly consensus.

European explorers discovered the region in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the world was exposed to these magnificent ruins. The city was declared a World Heritage in 1985 and one of the 7 New Wonders of the World in 2007.

'A burial opens slowly. Soil comes away in thin layers. A brush touches bone, then a skull, then a fracture line across the surface....

Ancient architecture techniques allowed them to handle extreme heatwaves with ease.

We must redefine our academic culture to be less complicated and connect anthropology and other social sciences relevant to people.

With the help of new concepts and methods, anthropologists have learned about ancient civilizations' social and cultural aspects.

South Asia is one of world's most diverse territories and the languages spoken here are also unique in their features.

The wood-wheel-shaped amulet is the first ever example of 'lost-wax casting' still in practice.

The entire site gives the impression of a grand architectural complex, which has been eroded by the elements and covered by sediment layers.