Archaeologists Surprised to Unearth Face-Down 2500-Year-Old Statue Almost Completely Intact

· Thedebrief · Aug. 13, 2026, 12:48 p.m.
Archaeology Breaking News Anatolia Roman Empire Archaeology Ancient History Cultural Heritage Türkiye
Summary
Archaeologists in Türkiye have discovered a remarkably intact 2,500-year-old statue that was placed face down as part of ancient roadwork, as reported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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