Sarcophagus

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare sarcophagus, believed to belong to a Roman gladiator named Euphrates, at Ayasuluk Hill in the western province of İzmir.

The sarcophagus, dating to the 3rd century B.C., was found containing the remains of 12 individuals, buried in the 5th century AD.

Recent developments regarding the mysterious sarcophagus discovered on the beach at the Sts Constantine and Helena resort reveal that it is indeed authentic. Scientists from the local historical museum have confirmed the sarcophagus's legitimacy. Archaeologist Alexander Minchev shared insights on Nova TV about the find.

Located in the Kumluca district of the tourism hotspot of Antalya, the ancient city of Olympus seamlessly combines historical allure with coastal charm, featuring rich historical ruins alongside a picturesque beach.

An ancient sarcophagus from the Roman era was accidentally discovered on the beach near the Varna resort of Sts Constantine and Helena, as reported by the Ministry of the Interior. A former policeman on holiday in the area noticed the sarcophagus and reported it to the Fifth Regional Department-Varna. The unattended artifact was located near a newly built but still non-operational complex.

The Kazlıçeşme Arts Center, which has an impressive mosaic floor, sarcophagus and a tomb, welcomes its visitors in a historical Ottoman-era building, which served as a military hospital during the Ottoman period, in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu.

A sarcophagus determined to belong to the Roman era has been unearthed during the excavation works of an apartment demolished within the scope of the urban transformation project in Istanbul.

The sarcophagus came to light during the foundation excavation of the demolished building in the Büyükçekmece district.

Egypt announced on Jan. 2 the recovery of a sarcophagus lid dating back nearly 2,700 years that it said had been smuggled out and put on display at a museum in the United States.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry announced the recovery of the artifact, known as the "Green Sarcophagus," during a televised press conference.

The Ministry made the following 11 selections from the magnificent sarcophagi in the country, which depict the immortal details of life, history and art.

The Roman sarcophagus was discovered in the ancient city of Sidamara

Discovered 140 years ago and taken to England from Türkiye, the Eros Head was put in its place at the Istanbul Archaeology Museum as a result of the initiatives of the Culture and Tourism Ministry.

The artifact, which was brought to Türkiye on June 10, was reunited with the historical Sidamara Sarcophagus to which it belonged.