Greco-Roman Stele Found in Center of Syrian City - Archaeology Magazine

Greco-Roman Stele Found in Center of Syrian City - Archaeology Magazine

An archaeologist examines the stele unearthed in Manbij, Syria. MANBIJ, SYRIA—Greek City Times reports that a resident of Manbij, Syria, notified local authorities of the presence of a large inscribed stone buried near a central city market. An archaeological team called to the site recovered the object and identified it as a Roman-era stele. The black basalt pillar, which was shaped around 2,000 years ago, features an ornately carved eagle clut…