Medusa head found in ancient city

Medusa head found in ancient city

DÜZCE

A medusa head sculpture, dating back to the first or second century, has been discovered during archaeological works in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium in the northwestern province of Düzce.

Medusa is known as a female monstrous creature that has snakes in place of hair. It is believed that those who gazed into her eyes had turned to stone.