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Remarkable discoveries unearthed in ongoing excavations at Olba Ancient City

In the Olba Ancient City located in the Silifke district of Mersin, an important settlement center during the Hellenistic period, excavation works have been conducted, revealing a female statue believed to be from the 2nd century AD and two frieze fragments depicting mythological scenes.

Agencies and A News / Turkey
Published 14.08.2023 15:25
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Remarkable discoveries unearthed in ongoing excavations at Olba Ancient City

During this year's ongoing excavations in various parts of the ancient city, two frieze fragments (architectural band of decoration) were discovered.

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Remarkable discoveries unearthed in ongoing excavations at Olba Ancient City

One of them is a female statue dating back to the 2nd century AD, and the other features mythological scenes.

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Remarkable discoveries unearthed in ongoing excavations at Olba Ancient City

These artifacts, now under protection, have been handed over to the Silifke Museum Directorate for further examination.

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Remarkable discoveries unearthed in ongoing excavations at Olba Ancient City
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