#turkey is for new years !

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Mysterious 1,800-year-old Roman gladiator tomb discovered in Turkey

A significant archaeological discovery has been made at Ayasuluk Hill and the St. John Monument in Selcuk, Izmir. Researchers have unearthed a tomb believed to belong to a Roman gladiator from the third century B.C. This tomb later reused in the fifth century A.D., contained the remains of 12 individuals.

The excavation, authorized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with support from various institutions, is led by associate professor Sinan Mimaroglu from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University’s Department of Art History.

Who is Roman gladiator?

The team recently discovered a Roman tomb featuring twelve skeletons. The tomb, studied by associate professor Ertan Yildiz, has been identified as belonging to a Roman gladiator named “Euphrates.” It features epigraphic inscriptions and three cross reliefs added during its later use in the fifth century.

This tomb is believed to date back to the third century B.C. and is similar to imperial tombs found in Istanbul, Marmara Island, and Syria.

Surprising discoveries beneath the surface

Mimaroglu expressed astonishment at finding a water channel, a drainage system, mosaics, and several tombs just 20 centimeters below the surface.

“We found one tomb and three tomb-like structures, with 12 individuals inside. This indicates a collective burial,” he stated. He emphasized the importance of this Roman tomb, which has exquisite epigraphic inscriptions and Christian symbols added during its later use.

Insights into church and its burials

Mimaroglu provided information about the church associated with the tomb. Initially a small burial structure, it was later converted into a wooden-roofed basilica and eventually into a domed church during the reign of Emperor Iustinian I.

He noted, “The burials inside the church likely belong to the upper class or clergy, as it’s unlikely an ordinary person would be buried in such a meticulous manner within a church.”

Initial findings suggest the crosses inside the tomb were carved in the fifth century, while the crosses on the tomb’s lid might have been added in the seventh and eighth centuries. Archaeological evidence supports that the mosaic beneath was also altered after the time of Iustinian I.

Comparisons to similar finds

Regarding the cross reliefs within the tomb, Mimaroglu remarked that similar examples are found in imperial tombs in Istanbul, but this tomb was constructed with higher-quality materials.

He noted that similar tombs have been discovered in Marmara Island and Syria, though the cross designs differ. The team continues to search for comparable examples for publication.

Evidence of early Ephesus

Mimaroglu mentioned the site’s significance, stating it contains evidence of early Ephesus dating back to the second millennium B.C., with ceramics from the Early, Middle, and Late Bronze Ages.

Excavations began in the church of St. John in 1921-1922 under Greek archaeologist Soteriou and have continued under his direction since 2020.

New discoveries from georadar studies

In 2023, georadar studies were conducted in the area, confirming findings from previous excavations by Hormann. Mimaroglu explained, “These excavations revealed a marble floor, dating back to the 6th century, consistent with the period of Iustinian I. This year’s discoveries affirm the presence of a marble flooring from the 5th century.”

The discovery of this ancient Roman gladiator’s tomb not only sheds light on the burial practices of the time but also enriches our understanding of early Ephesus and its historical significance.

By Koray Erdogan.

[prumanoenjoyer]

2024 in Review: Artist's Selection

It's been a productive year with 34 Hetalia drawings completed in total! And of course I got my favorites, let's go through them together. Agree/disagree? Any drawings that you enjoyed that aren't on this list? Feel free to let me know in the inbox! Happy New Year!

Thank you for all of your kind support. It means a lot to me. I might not be as active in 2025 due to my university studies, but trust me that I will do my utmost to deliver prumano realness for you all to enjoy. 🩷

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Robot Sex Will Be Real in 5 hours

[helianskies]

The bedroom door opened. Antonio looked back to tell Arthur that, “Today you are free to do as you please. I have some personal kingdom matters to tend to so I may disappear for a while. But I trust you to say out of trouble,” and with that, he was gone.

Antonio was gone, and Arthur was too tired—physically and mentally—to really care.

[ chapter update on ao3! ]

[mermazeablaze]

If you have leftover cranberry sauce whether homemade or canned, whole berry or jellied - do yourself a favor & make a parfait out of it. My mom used to make my brother & I cranberry sauce parfaits around the holidays.

She would coat the bottom of a plastic cup with whipped cream, then add cranberry sauce, top with canned (pitted) dark cherries/pie filling, generous layer of dark cherry/mixed berry/vanilla Greek yogurt, another layer of cranberry sauce & cherries/pie filling & then top with more whipped cream.

It's fucking delicious.

[psychedelic-ink]

man living with toxic relatives really is the worst, you come home and you just deal with more bullshit when you should be relaxing

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001, Sharon Maguire)

18/05/2024

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8,000-Year-Old Female Figurine Found in Turkey

During the excavations carried out in the Ulucak Mound in the Kemalpaşa district of Izmir, an 8 thousand-year-old female statuette made of clay was found.

With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Metropolitan Municipality, Kemalpaşa Municipality and Kemalpaşa Organized Industrial Zone , excavations continue in the 8,850-year-old Ulucak Mound, the oldest settlement in Izmir . Trakya University Faculty of Letters, Department of Protohistory and Near-Asian Archaeology, Prof. Dr. During this year's excavations at the mound, where Özlem Çevik took over the excavation directorate in 2009, an approximately 8 thousand-year-old female figurine was found.

Prof. stated that one of the first village settlements of Izmir was Ulucak Mound. Dr. Özlem Çevik said, "Ulucak represents one of the earliest farming village settlements in Western Anatolia. It is important for us to understand the neolithization process. The first settlement in the mound dates back to 8,850 years ago. Ulucak Höyük has been inhabited uninterruptedly for 1150 years, that is, for 45 five generations." We see that the neolithic settlement continues in this year's mound. One of the most important finds we have found so far is a female figure. Generally, we find parts of figures such as arms, legs and heads in Ulucak. "It is the 6th figure that has ever been found in its entirety," he said.

Emphasizing that the depicted female statuette can be predicted to have a privileged position within the community, Prof. Dr. Çevik said, "It may represent the person who lives here and tells stories in the community. It is made of clay. It is 8-10 centimeters in size. It can fit in a hand. It can be found inside houses, next to ovens, buried in pits under door thresholds, or in association with grinding stones , or in a "We find it associated with flints in the container. They may be ritual objects used to fulfill an intention, action or wish," he said.

Prof. pointed out that the most important element that distinguishes the female figurine found from others is that its mouth is indicated. Dr. Çevik said, "Because the figures usually show eyes and nose. In this figure, we see that the mouth is indicated as a hole, and a hole is made on the neck, which can be used as a jewelry."

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[bustafe]

theyre working so fast omg

[hydrossity-zone]

Do you actualy have dementia?! :O

I do have a form of early-onset dementia as well as aphasia from brain damage I suffered a few years ago yea. Thankfully its not progressive since it was a one-time injury and Im still a teenager but combined with my ADHD it does kind of suck that my memory retention is permanently impaired (would be easier if I could pick and choose the memories I do want to forget but alas)

[im-not-a-l0ser]

Sorry, I spent the first few moments of the new year eating a sub sandwich like the true asexual I am, so I didn't even realise its 2024 now, and apparently my first post of the year was... a poll regarding the pronunciation of a last name of a minor character... because my dyslexic ass thought there was an h in it.

[aniseandspearmint]

*makes a small batch of turkey*

*makes sides*

*remembers exactly how much i DON'T LIKE roasted turkey as i take the first bite*

*sigh*

why do i NEVER remember this? I like turkey as a lunch meat, but otherwise? meh

i will have forgotten this again by next year probably