Monday 01/Sep/2025 – 11:59 PM
The antiquities of antiquities in Türkiye have found a small statue that embodies the ancient Egyptian deity, Batikos, in a rare discovery of Anatolia.
According to the Turkish Anatolia Agency, the excavation teams found the statue of the ancient Egyptian deity in the ancient city of Bera, in the state of Adi Yaman, southeast of Türkiye.
A rare archaeological discovery in Türkiye
The director of museums in the state of Adi Yaman Mohamed Aqan said that the excavations continue in the cemetery known as the ladder of eternity, noting that a grave dating back about 2100 years, and contains a group of small statues.
The Turkish official indicated that the examination indicated that the pieces include a decorated ceramic amulet that embodies the Egyptian god Patekos, in addition to different beads and amulets.
He pointed out that the grave was built in the style of underground structures, which includes the remains of 14 people, and returns to the Hellenistic era.
He continued: In the grave, the statue of Patikos, the first time that such a discovery appeared in the excavation work in the Anatolia region.
Berh is one of the five major cities of the Kingdom of Komagini, which dates back to the Hellenistic era BC.
