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Archaeologists find ancient female-led society in Turkiye

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Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient female-led society in Türkiye, according to Al Jazeera English. The archaeological remains suggest that women held positions of authority in this ancient city—a finding that challenges conventional assumptions about gender roles in antiquity.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/12/archae...

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