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
Traces of Thracians are unearthed in the ancient city of Heraion-Teikhos, the city of Hera
Hera’s City Heraion-Teikhos Ancient City, located within the borders of Tekirdağ province, has hosted different civilizations, especially Thracians. Traces of Thracians were found in the excavations carried out in the ancient city since 2000. Statues of the mother goddess and the god of health, a tumulus, a pharmaceutical furnace and various coins were found in