Hollywood is set to produce “The Man from Hattusha,” a historical epic based on a novel by Turkish archaeologist Ahmet Çelik, detailing a pivotal diplomatic mission between the Hittite and Egyptian empires around 3,350 years ago. The film, backed by “Avatar” producer Shawn Anthony Sequeira and Emmy-winning director Nazim Hajiyev, aims to bring the little-known history of the powerful Hittite civilization to a global audience and potentially mark a breakthrough moment for Turkish cinema. The story centers on an envoy sent to negotiate a marriage alliance following the death of Tutankhamun, promising a narrative rich in political intrigue and cultural exchange.
A joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission has discovered a remarkably well-preserved tomb near the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, belonging to a senior official named Ka-Mesiu. The tomb contains a limestone sarcophagus, intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions, and mummies, offering new insights into ancient Egyptian social dynamics and funerary practices.
Archaeologists have uncovered the lost city of Imet in Egypt’s Nile Delta using satellite imagery, revealing a thriving ancient urban center with unique tower houses and insights into religious practices during the Late Period.
Archaeologists have unearthed an unusual collection of ceramics at Megiddo, which they believe may be linked to Pharaoh Necho's army that killed King Josiah.
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of the Egyptian army that killed King Josiah of Judah at Megiddo around 609 BCE. The discovery includes a large collection of Egyptian and Greek pottery in a newly excavated building at Megiddo, suggesting the presence of Necho's army, possibly accompanied by Greek mercenaries. This find provides new insights into the cultural and ethnic makeup of Megiddo during this period and sheds light on the biblical account of Josiah's demise, which has significant implications for Jewish and Christian apocalyptic traditions.
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of the Egyptian army that killed King Josiah of Judah at Megiddo around 609 BCE. The discovery includes a large collection of Egyptian and Greek pottery in a newly excavated building at Megiddo, suggesting the presence of Necho's army, possibly accompanied by Greek mercenaries. This find provides new insights into the cultural and ethnic makeup of Megiddo during this period and sheds light on the biblical account of Josiah's demise, which has significant implications for Jewish and Christian apocalyptic traditions.
