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Demeter figurines were found in the ancient city of Aigai, the land of goats

Demeter figurines were found in the ancient city of Aigai, the land of goats

During the excavation works at Aigai Ancient City, which derives its name from the Greek word ‘αίγα’ meaning goat, two statuettes depicting Demeter, known in Greek mythology as the goddess of earth and fertility, along with fragments of an embossed vase, were found in a cistern. Aigai is located near the Köseler neighborhood of Yunt