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Archaeologists stumble on rare statue of Egyptian god Pataikos

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The discovery is believed to be the first of its kind in Anatolia, southeastern Turkey. The statue was dug from a 2,100-year-old tomb containing various figures and artifacts

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  • A rare statue of the Egyptian god Pataikos was discovered in Pera Ancient City. 14s
  • The statue was found in a 2,100-year-old tomb with various artifacts. 20s
  • The tomb is a Hellenistic-style hypodium containing 14 burials. 50s
  • This is the first Pataikos figurine found in Anatolian excavations. 57s
  • Excavations continue around the Necropolis Road and Garden of Paradise mosaic. 1m 7s
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