Archaeologists stumble on rare statue of Egyptian god Pataikos

An exciting discovery has been made during excavations at Perre Ancient City in Adiyaman: for the first time in Anatolia, a figurine of the ancient Egyptian god Pataikos has been unearthed.

Excavations are continuing around the sacred necropolis road (Stairway to Eternity) and the “Garden of Paradise’s mosaic.

The Stairway to Eternity, where 670 meters had previously been uncovered, was extended by another 170 meters this year,…