In the course of excavations conducted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a life-sized wild boar statue, crafted from limestone, was located within the D structure of Göbeklitepe.
Notably, the statue's surface exhibited remnants of red, white, and black pigments, making it the first painted sculpture from that era found up to the present day.
The wild boar statue discovered in Göbeklitepe was situated on a platform adorned with symbols that are believed to represent an H-shaped design, a crescent, two serpents, and three human faces or masks.
Furthermore, during excavations conducted in Karahantepe, one of the most lifelike sculptures of its time was uncovered.
This 2.3-meter-tall statue, which features an exceptionally realistic facial expression, is considered a prime example of prehistoric art. It was firmly fixed to the ground within a platform.
Adjacent to the seated statue, which accentuates anatomical features such as ribs, spine, and shoulder bones, reminiscent of a deceased individual, a vulture statue mounted on the wall and stone slabs scattered on the floor were also found.
