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Historical artifact, Roman Zeus statue seized in Turkey
Historical artifact, Roman Zeus statue seized in Turkey
A historical artifact that is presumed to date back to the Byzantine period was seized by security forces in Turkey’s western Zonguldak province on Nov. 18. (Source: AA)
Security forces stopped a pick-up truck during a traffic check in Alapli town and found the artifact that was hidden in a gunnysack. The 35-centimeter-long tombstone with embossed figures and drawings was delivered to the provincial museum directorate.
The two suspects, who were taken into custody, were released after being presented at the courthouse. Thought to date back to the Roman period, a Zeus statue, a marble statue and a bronze cuneiform tablet, with animal figures carved on it, were also seized in an operation in the central Eskişehir province.
Out of the nine suspects that were arrested in the operation, seven were released after giving a statement and the other two were released on bail.
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