The Church of Studenitza Monastery
A Blend of History and Beauty
The church at Studenitza Monastery is a mix of marble and whitewash, filled with precious relics and colorful decorations....
Parmenides Empedocles and Anaxagoras
Exploring Ancient Cosmologies
Parmenides (c. 450 BCE) The Sphere of All, Wreaths of Fire
Parmenides of Elea in Italy challenges conventional physics by arguing against the...
Ionic Thought’s Influence
Concepts of Celestial Wheels and Bowls of Fire
This section explores the impact of Ionic thought on early Greek cosmology, focusing on key figures such...
Anaximander of Miletus
Anaximander of Miletus (c. 550 BCE) Exploring Celestial Fire and Wheels
Around 550 BCE, Anaximander of Miletus presented innovative ideas about the cosmos, envisioning the...
Hurri Civilization
Mitanni Kingdom and Cultural Influence
Establishment and Rule of the Mitanni Kingdom
The Hurri civilization emerged in eastern Anatolia and was governed by the Mitanni kingdom,...
Hatti Civilization
The Hatti Civilization (2500-2000 B.C.) Ancient Anatolian Settlers
Ancient Hatti Civilization
The Hattis, among the earliest settlers in Anatolian history, ruled central Anatolia for approximately 500...
Financing and Monumental Achievements at Ephesos
Excavation Budget and Key Supporters
The excavation budget, approximately 9 million Austrian shillings, is sourced from government funds, funds promoting scientific research, and donations by...
Sustaining Ephesos
Post-World War II Challenges
After the Second World War, the situation for Austrian researchers at Ephesos was challenging. Only eight years after the war’s conclusion...
Ephesos An Ancient Metropolis
Exploration and History
Ephesos, located on Turkey’s west coast, served as the former capital of the Roman province of Asia and held the distinction of...
