{
  "id": 16917430,
  "title": "Korean tech helps uncover ancient Hellenistic city in Turkey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/korean-tech-helps-uncover-ancient-hellenistic-city-in-turkey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20261029/korean-tech-helps-uncover-ancient-hellenistic-city-in-turkey"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Turkey has revealed an ancient Hellenistic city, thanks to the advanced technologies used by a Korean-Turkish joint excavation team. The sprawling urban complex and rare mosaic flooring, dating back to approximately 2000 B.C., were unearthed at the Kultepe-Kanesh site, which served as the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kanesh and a key trading hub for Assyrian merchants. The site, already on Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2014, yielded valuable insights into the lesser-known Hellenistic history of the settlement. Korean researchers, known for their meticulous documentation and digital scanning techniques, played a crucial role in the analysis of pottery fragments, which sped up the process and enhanced the accuracy of the findings. Turkish experts have commended the Korean team's thorough and organized approach to the research.",
  "summary": "A joint excavation between Korea and Turkey at an archeological site in central Turkey, has uncovered a sprawling Hellenistic urban complex and rare mosaic flooring dating back to around 2000 B.C., the Korea Heritage Service said on Wednesday, adding that the landmark discovery was possible due to Korea’s advanced technologies in architecture. Kultepe served as the capital of the ancient Kingdom…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korean-Turkish team uncovers ancient Hellenistic city in Turkey",
    "Kultepe-Kanesh site, capital of Kingdom of Kanesh, dates to 2000 B.C.",
    "Korean researchers' digital scanning techniques enhance archaeological findings"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}