12 must-see sarcophagi exhibited in Türkiye’s museums
The world-famous sarcophagi, which are in the inventory of various museums in Türkiye, are shown as must-see artifacts in the museums where they are exhibited.
The Aurelia Botiane Demetria Sarcophagus in the Antalya Museum was retrieved from Perge Western Necropolis by smugglers in 1997 and was seized when it was about to be sold.
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LYCIAN SARCOPHAGUS
There is a male and a female griffin face to face on one side of the lid of the Lycian Sarcophagus in the form of an inverted boat.
Both stand on one leg, with three claws raised each.
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DIONYSIAC SARCOPHAGUS
This sarcophagus made of Pentelikon marble is dated to the second half of the 3rd century AD with its portrait and stylistic features.