A Roman-era tomb was discovered under a burial mound which had been partially destroyed by treasure hunters in Turkey’s central Kayseri (Caesarea in Cappadocia) province, reports said Friday.
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The looted tomb was found in Sarıoğlan district, where treasure hunters divided the mound in two using a grader.
Locals reportedly called authorities upon seeing the destruction, reports said.
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| Credit: Kayseri Olay |
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| Credit: Kayseri Olay |
Gendarmerie and museum directorate officials arrived at the scene for examination and noted that it was a monumental tomb, probably dating to the Roman era.
Officials noted that the area has been designated as an archaeological site protected by the state, and museum officials will carry out excavations to find out more about the ancient grave.
Source: Daily Sabah [March 06, 2019]
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