Ancient Statue Unearthed After 2000 Years! ‘Expect the Unexpected in this Region’
Ancient Statue Unearthed in Blaundos Ancient City Excavation
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently announced an exciting archaeological discovery in the Blaundos Ancient City, located in Uşak, Turkey. Sabri Ceylan, the Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism in Uşak, shared some insights on this remarkable find. According to Ceylan, the ancient city was known as a “garrison city” where soldiers from Macedonia settled during Alexander the Great’s Anatolian campaign.
Excavations in the area have been ongoing since 2018 under the supervision of Uşak Archaeology Museum. This year, the focus was on the Demeter Temple region, where a significant discovery was made. A statue, dating back to the early Roman period, was unearthed from a depth of approximately 1.5 meters in the western part of the temple.
The headless and armless statue stands at an impressive 190 centimeters tall. Following its excavation, the statue was taken to the Uşak Archaeology Museum for restoration and preservation. Ceylan mentioned that the restoration process is expected to take around 5-6 months before the statue can be put on display for the public to admire.
This discovery adds to the growing collection of artifacts found in the region, with two other statues being unearthed in the same area in 2021. Ceylan emphasized the importance of the Temple of Demeter as a spiritual center of the ancient city, hinting at the possibility of more surprises awaiting discovery in this historically rich region.
As excitement continues to build around the ongoing excavations in the Blaundos Ancient City, researchers and archaeologists are eager to uncover more hidden treasures that shed light on the city’s past. Stay tuned for further updates on this remarkable archaeological site in Turkey.
