A recently discovered tomb in the courtyard of a private home in Sanlurfa, Turkey, dates back approximately 2,300 years and features unique reliefs and a faded inscription. The tomb is part of the Cultural Inventory Project, which aims to catalog and preserve the region's archaeological assets. The reliefs within the tomb, including a reclining figure and winged figures, differ from previously recorded designs. Sanlurfa has a rich historical context, being close to Gobekli Tepe, and holds significant archaeological importance due to its layers of settlement over millennia.
The discovery of a 2,300-year-old rock tomb in Sanlurfa, Turkey, showcases unique reliefs and highlights ongoing archaeological efforts in the region.
Archaeologists aim to decipher a faded inscription in the recently discovered tomb, which could help date the structure more specifically.
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