Unearth a 2,100-year-old marble statue in Northern Turkey

Archaeologists have been continuing their efforts to excavate, studying a marble sculpture called Cybele, a "Goddess" in Ordu province, in northern Turkey on the bank. black Sea.

Accordingly, a group of 20 archaeologists led by Professor Süleyman Yücel Şenyurt, Professor Süleyman Yücel Şenyurt, headed the Gazi University's Archeology Department directly discovered that the group also discovered many artifacts. ancient in last September at Kurul Kalesi, or the ancient fortress of the city .

It is known that the 110 cm tall sculpture bears the form of a goddess sitting on the throne, estimated to weigh 200kg and is being introduced in the archaeological museum in Ordu.

According to Ordu Mayor, Enver Yilmaz added, excavation work is very important to learn about the region's history.

He shared that the statue of Cybele has been visited by 2,000 people in just 45 days since its discovery. Historical artifacts will be displayed for visitors to visit and admire after all work of excavation and restoration of the site, preservation of completed artifacts.

About 60 people under the leadership of professor urtenyurt will be responsible for continuing their work in this digging area.
The goddess Cybele symbolizes prosperity, pregnant belly and sits on the throne.

In Anatolim mythology, the goddess Cybele transformed the world. In Greek mythology, he is regarded as the Gaia goddess of the Earth, and is primarily concerned with fertile land, mountains and cities, as well as managing and reproducing wild animals including lions. .