Vulture sculpture discovered in new hilltop enclosure at Karahan Tepe. Vulture sculpture discovered in new hilltop enclosure at Karahan Tepe Approximately 22 inches in height Oriented inward toward enclosure interior
Vulture sculpture discovered at Karahan Tepe in new hilltop enclosure. One of several animal statues found at the site. 🦅✨
Key Facts
- Vulture sculpture discovered in new hilltop enclosure at Karahan Tepe
- Approximately 22 inches in height
- Oriented inward toward enclosure interior
- Now displayed at Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
- Interpreted as representation of Deneb (Cygnus), known as vulture in Armenian tradition (Anjik)
- Vulture identified as psychopomp - conductor of souls in death journey
- Pillar 43 at Göbekli Tepe shows similar vulture symbolism guarding sky world entrance
Related site: Karahan Tepe — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Taş Tepeler Discoveries | Revelations and Archaeological Update | Megalithomania by MegalithomaniaUK