Assyrian Goddess Ishtar Emerges on a Silver Pendant at the Ancient Port of Amos
At the ancient port city of Amos, overlooking the Gulf of Gökova on Türkiye’s southwestern coast, archaeologists have uncovered a rare silver pendant bearing symbols associated with the Assyrian goddess Ishtar. Small in scale but rich in meaning, the object offers new evidence for the cultural reach of Near Eastern belief systems into coastal Anatolia
Rare Cybele Statue on Display at Tekirdağ Archaeology Museum Sheds Light on Ancient Anatolian Mother Goddess Cult
The Tekirdağ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum attracts thousands of visitors each year, with one of its star exhibits being a remarkable statue of Cybele, the ancient Anatolian mother goddess symbolizing fertility, nature, and protection. This statue, uncovered during excavations at the nearby Heraion-Teikhos Ancient City, offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual life of ancient