2,000-Year-Old Garland Sarcophagus Unearthed in “City of Gladiators,” Stratonikeia
The ancient city of Stratonikeia, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla and known as the “City of Gladiators,” has revealed another significant historical treasure. During excavation work in the ancient city, which is on UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List and considered one of the largest marble cities in the world, a magnificent garland sarcophagus
The farmer plowing his field discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital
In the historic city of İznik, an important site in Anatolia, a farmer discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital while plowing his field. The lid of the sarcophagus, which was unearthed from the ground, features intricate patterns, including a cross motif. The sarcophagus, along with human bones and other artifacts, has been
Roman sarcophagus found for the first time in Diyarbakır
A sarcophagus thought to be from the Roman period was found during the restoration works of the damaged points of the 5,000-year-old Diyarbakır city walls, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The sarcophagus found in Diyarbakır attracted attention because it was found for the first time. While the restoration work on the 4th stage of
Sarcophagus found during electricity cable renewal work in Hatay
A sarcophagus was found in Hatay, which was destroyed by a major earthquake in February last year, during the renewal work of the electricity cables started by the energy company. Thanks to the meticulous work of the workers, the sarcophagus was removed without damage and taken under protection by the Hatay Museum archaeologists. Mythological objects
A sarcophagus was found during a drilling excavation at a construction site in Bodrum
A sarcophagus and its lid belonging to the ancient city of Myndos were found during a drilling excavation for a construction site in Peksimet neighborhood of Bodrum district of Muğla. The ancient city of Myndos is located in the west of the Bodrum Peninsula, in today’s Gümüşlük area. It is a city that appears in