Stone Age sculpture of a person riding a leopard discovered in Turkey may be 'a symbol of power' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stone-age-sculpture-of-a-person-riding-a-leopard-discovered-in-turkey-may-be-a-symbol-of-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. 11,000-year-old sculpture of person riding leopard found in Turkeyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stone-age-sculpture-of-a-person-riding-a-leopard-discovered-in-turkey-may-be-a-symbol-of-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stone-age-sculpture-of-a-person-riding-a-leopard-discovered-in-turkey-may-be-a-symbol-of-power#u51770Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:51:37 +0000An 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 mattersThe 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 an