{
  "id": 16921299,
  "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-16921299",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 central Turkey has revealed a vast Hellenistic urban complex and intricate mosaic flooring, dating back to approximately 2000 B.C. The remarkable find was made possible through a collaborative excavation between Korea and Turkey, harnessing the latter's cutting-edge architectural technologies. Kultepe, once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kanesh and a bustling trade center for Assyrian merchants, has yielded some of the earliest known written records from Anatolia. This new structure and mosaic floor could offer unprecedented insights into the lesser-explored Hellenistic period of this ancient settlement. Kultepe-Kanesh has been on Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2014. Turkish researchers praised the disciplined and meticulous approach of the Korean team, utilizing advanced digital scanning and documentation methods to swiftly and accurately analyze pottery fragments.",
  "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…",
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}