Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted November 2, 2024 Diamond Member Share Posted November 2, 2024 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Monumental Basalt Statue from Urartian ******* Uncovered in Türkiye A monumental basalt statue, dating back to the Urartian ******* (861 BC – c. 590 BC), has been unearthed from the Tusba district of Van, Türkiye. This massive statue, approximately weighing a ton, was discovered during rescue excavations at Garibin Tepe, and marks the first find of its kind in the area. Measuring approximately 2 meters (6.56 ft) in length and 1 meter (3.28 ft) in width, the statue displays impeccable craftsmanship, though it appears to have sustained some damage, with indications of a broken neck. Researchers Discover Ancient Urartian Castle in Eastern Turkey Female Statue in Turkey Challenges Common Perceptions of Women in the Ancient World Ayanis Castle: The Gift That Now Gives a Monumental Statue Situated 30 kilometers (18.64 mi) from the Van city center and a mere 3 kilometers (1.86 mi) from the historic Ayanis Castle, the site has proven to be a rich source of historical artifacts. Following its unearthing, the statue was transported to the Van Museum for restoration and further study. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Read Later This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #Monumental #Basalt #Statue #Urartian #******* #Uncovered #Türkiye This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/159691-monumental-basalt-statue-from-urartian-period-uncovered-in-t%C3%BCrkiye/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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