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Stone Age sculpture of a person riding a leopard discovered in Turkey may be 'a symbol of power'

An 11,000-year-old Stone Age sculpture of a person riding a leopard has been discovered in southeastern Turkey at Karahantepe, one of humanity's oldest settlements. The rare Neolithic sculpture may symbolize power. Excavations at Karahantepe, dating back around 12,000 years, are boosting tourism in Türkiye's Şanlıurfa region.

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  • ✓ The sculpture is 11,000 years old.
  • ✓ The sculpture was discovered at Karahantepe in southeastern Turkey.
  • ✓ The sculpture depicts a person riding a leopard.
  • ✓ The site of Karahantepe dates back around 12,000 years.
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Further details about the sculpture and its significance have emerged from multiple sources, enhancing understanding of the find.

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  1. 11,000-year-old sculpture of person riding leopard found in Turkey

    An 11,000-year-old Stone Age sculpture of a person riding a leopard has been discovered in southeastern Turkey at Karahantepe, one of humanity's oldest settlements. The rare Neolithic sculpture may symbolize power. Excavations at Karahantepe, dating back around 12,000 years, are boosting tourism in Türkiye's Şanlıurfa region.

    Why it matters

    The discovery provides insights into human history and the culture of early settlements. Karahantepe is an archaeological site that has been yielding significant findings. The sculpture depicts a human seated on a leopard, showcasing the artistic and symbolic expressions of the Neolithic period.

    What is confirmed

    • The sculpture is 11,000 years old.
    • The sculpture was discovered at Karahantepe in southeastern Turkey.
    • The sculpture depicts a person riding a leopard.
    • The site of Karahantepe dates back around 12,000 years.
    • Excavations at Karahantepe are boosting tourism in Türkiye's Şanlıurfa region.

    What to watch next

    • Further analysis of the sculpture's significance
    • More discoveries at Karahantepe
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. mynews13.com — NASA says it may have found clearest sign of life on Mars
    2. HeritageDaily — Rare Neolithic sculpture unearthed at Türkiye’s Karahantepe
    3. Big News Network.com — TRKIYE-SANLIURFA-STONE SCULPTURE-UNEARTHING
    4. Live Science — Stone Age sculpture of a person riding a leopard discovered in Turkey may be 'a symbol of power'
    5. Daily Sabah — Neolithic excavations boost tourism in Türkiye's Şanlıurfa
    6. The Times of India — 11,000-year-old Karahantepe sculpture shows a human seated on a leopard
    7. IFLScience — Unusual 11,000-Year-Old Statue Of A Human Riding A Leopard Discovered At Karahan Tepe, One Of Humanity’s Oldest Settlements
    8. Archaeology Magazine — News - Unusual Sculpture Uncovered in Southeastern Turkey
    9. Anadolu Ajansı — Karahantepe in Türkiye’s Sanliurfa sheds light on human history with structures dating back around 12,000 years
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