Thursday, April 3 2025

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The farmer plowing his field discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital

The farmer plowing his field discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital

In the historic city of İznik, an important site in Anatolia, a farmer discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital while plowing his field. The lid of the sarcophagus, which was unearthed from the ground, features intricate patterns, including a cross motif. The sarcophagus, along with human bones and other artifacts, has been

The 2,000-year-old golden crown of the Governor of Rome is on display at the İznik Museum

The 2,000-year-old golden crown of the Governor of Rome is on display at the İznik Museum

The 2,000-year-old golden crown of a Roman governor, which was unearthed during archaeological excavations in the historical city of Iznik, which was the capital city during the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, is on display at the Iznik Museum. The gold crown, inspired by olive leaves, weighs around 20 grams. The İznik Museum, where