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CulturePublished: 12 June 2026 at 18:06

Archaeologists find evidence of ancient female-led society in Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered evidence of an ancient society led by women in the ruins of a city.

Foto: Al Jazeera

Archaeological excavations in modern-day Turkey have revealed signs of an ancient society where women held leadership roles. Researchers working among the ruins of a city discovered material remains and artifacts that suggest a matriarchal structure. Such findings are rare, as most known ancient civilizations were patriarchal. Experts emphasize that this discovery could change the understanding of gender roles in antiquity. The exact location and time period have not been disclosed yet, but further work is underway to examine the social order of this community in more detail. This finding adds to a growing body of evidence that women in some ancient cultures held significant power and influence.

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