1,800-Year-Old Chamber Tomb Unearthed in the Ancient City of Tharsa, Adıyaman
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 1,800-year-old chamber tomb in the ancient city of Tharsa, located near Kuyulu Village in southeastern Türkiye. The discovery, dated to the Roman period, reveals new insights into burial traditions in the region and marks one of the most elaborate examples ever found in Tharsa. According to Mehmet Alkan, Director
2000-year-old tomb guarded by two bull heads discovered in Tharsa Ancient City
During the ongoing rescue and cleaning works in the ancient city of Tharsa, a new 2000-year-old tomb protected by two bull heads was discovered. The ancient city of Tharsa is located on the borders of Kuyulu village on Adıyaman-Şanlıurfa Highway. Today the city is called ‘Turuş Rock Tombs’. Archaeologists said the bull’s heads were in