An ancient sarcophagus was found in Hatay, Turkey, during the laying of an electric cable

An ancient sarcophagus was discovered in the Yeshilpynar quarter of the Defne district of Hatay city during repair work on laying an electric cable. The situation was reported to the gendarmerie teams, and teams of experts from the Khatai Museum Department were sent to the scene. The valuable find was transported to the Khatai Museum for study and restoration. The figures and other details on the sarcophagus indicate that it has great historical and archaeological significance. This important discovery in Hatay will allow us to take a fresh look at the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.