Unique basalt statue of Urartu era found in Turkey
In the Turkish province of Van, archaeologists have made a unique discovery - a massive basalt statue weighing about a ton, dating back to the Urartu period. The monumental artifact, measuring two meters in length and one meter in width, was discovered in the Garibin Tepe district, 30 kilometers from the city center.
The archaeological work, which has been carried out since 2023 under the leadership of the Wang Museum and Ataturk University professor Mehmet Işikli, has brought an unexpected result. According to Professor Işıklı, such a find is unprecedented for this region and demonstrates the extraordinary skill of ancient sculptors. This was reported by Arkeonews.
The discovery is of particular importance because the Urartian culture left very few examples of plastic art. The statue has now been transferred to the Van Museum, where, after restoration work, experts will be able to determine whether it depicts a ruler or a deity of the Urartian pantheon.
As a reminder, archaeologists have found an ancient Roman square in Spain.
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