Shepherd in Turkey Finds Roman-Era Stele With Carved Human Figures and Greek Inscription

Shepherd in Turkey Finds Roman-Era Stele With Carved Human Figures and Greek Inscription

Southern province of Muğla, Turkey. Credit: Островский Александр, Киев-Wikipedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 A shepherd walking through the highlands of Mugla’s Seydikemer district discovered a Roman‑era grave stele bearing carved human figures and an ancient Greek inscription. Authorities secured the artifact and transferred it to the Fethiye Museum, where conservation work will begin before public display. The moment a Roman-era human-shaped grave …