In addition to the 700 plus objects unearthed exactly a year ago, and along with arrowheads discovered in the last week of August, archaeologists have uncovered further evidence of the physical traces of the Battle of Malazgirt. The epic late-11th century conflict, contested between the dwindling Byzantine Empire and the Seljuks, has been a source of awe and mystery for centuries. Now, archaeologists have discovered a monumental new structure, 7 meters (23 feet) in size with a square plan containing five graves, pointing to the possibility of Seljuk martyrdom at the site. The Seljuks: Nomads Who Built an Empire and Took On Byzantine Power Turkish Archaeologists Find Byzantine Castle at Akyaka, Western Turkey Structure found at the site of the Battle of Manzikert, Mus, Türkiye. (Alparslan University) Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later