3,500-Year-Old Clay Shopping Receipt Found in Hatay: What Was Purchased? In Hatay’s Reyhanlı district, archaeologists made an exciting discovery. A piece of clay, about the size of a matchbox, was found during excavations and announced to be a 3,500-year-old shopping receipt. Excavations are ongoing at the Aççana Höyük site located in Hatay’s Reyhanlı district. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced a significant discovery at the “Aççana Höyük,” known as “ancient Alalah.” The excavations unearthed a clay tablet dated to the 15th century BC, noted for its great historical importance. It was revealed that the tablet, inscribed in Akkadian cuneiform, was a shopping receipt documenting the purchase of a large amount of wooden furniture. Ersoy stated that they believe the 28-gram clay tablet will provide a new perspective in understanding the economic structure and state system of the Late Bronze Age. The approximately 3,500-year-old tablet recorded the purchase of ta
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Facts About the Titanic Tragedy That Are Etched in Memory The Titanic, one of the largest passenger ship disasters in history… Thousands of deaths and numerous conspiracy theories. So, what really happened? More than half of the ship’s passengers died in the disaster. The Titanic carried a total of 2,224 passengers, and 1,500 people lost their lives when it sank. 2. The wreck of the Titanic on the ocean floor is expected to disappear by 2030. Iron-eating microbes are slowly consuming the rusted hull of the ship. After all these years, the ship will essentially turn to dust and disappear in the ocean currents. 3. The first film about the Titanic was made in the same year it sank, 1912. The film was titled “Saved from the Titanic” and starred Dorothy Gibson, an actress who survived the sinking. Gibson, a silent film star at the time, wore the same dress she had on the night of the sinking during the filming, leading to an emotional breakdown in front of the entire crew. 4. Another Tita
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Yıldız Palace Opens Its Doors After 100 Years: Visit for Free Until This Date! Yıldız Palace, after a six-year restoration, has begun welcoming visitors. The last palace built by the Ottomans in Istanbul, Yıldız Palace showcases the traditions of Islamic palace architecture. Those wishing to visit Yıldız Palace can do so for free for a limited time! The last palace built by the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul, Yıldız Palace, has opened after a six-year restoration. Located within the borders of Beşiktaş today, Yıldız Palace is not designed as a single structure. Starting from the coast of the Sea of Marmara and rising northwest to the ridge, Yıldız Palace covers the entire slope with a large garden, grove, and palaces within. Yıldız Palace also includes pavilions, administrative, protective, service buildings, and parks. When is Yıldız Palace Open? Yıldız Palace is closed on Mondays. Ticket Office Opening Time: 09:00 Ticket Office Closing Time: 17:00 Check official pages for visiting plan
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Jobs That Seem Fun from the Outside But Are Actually Boring According to Employees No job is entirely fun; that’s the nature of work… 1. Forensic Scientist: “Unfortunately, people on dating apps only ask me about my job. It’s very technical and consists of routine tasks.” 2. Park Ranger: “Don’t get me wrong, I loved this job, but most of the time I was cleaning overflowing toilets, checking tank filters, or shoveling the tank. Occasionally, we had to deal with drugged individuals on the bridge. And all this for a very low salary despite having a university degree!” 3. Bookseller: “This job has nothing to do with books, but unfortunately, it attracts book lovers, including myself.” 4. TV Viewer: “Yes, I get paid to watch TV all day, but if I don’t like the assigned program, it can be very boring. Even worse, sometimes we have to share shows with coworkers, so I can’t fully enjoy the ones I like.” 5. Florist: “This job is like any other retail job. People keep telling you how fun your