Terracotta Figurines of Myra Return Home After 2,100 Years
Unearthed in the ancient city’s Hellenistic layers, the colorful terracottas are now displayed where they were first crafted — inside Myra’s ancient theater. In the heart of Lycia, a collection of delicate terracotta figurines discovered in the ancient city of Myra has been unveiled to the public for the first time. The exhibition, titled “Terracotta
Bronze Age Idols Unearthed in Western Türkiye: 4,500-Year-Old Ritual Treasures Found at Tavşanlı Höyük
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable collection of 4,500-year-old human-shaped idols at Tavşanlı Höyük, one of the largest Bronze Age settlements in Western Anatolia. The discovery, announced by Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, includes marble, bone, and terracotta figures that provide unprecedented insights into the spiritual and domestic life of the Early Bronze Age.