A surprising discovery from excavations in Izmir reveals an ancient seal depicting the sun, symbolizing the power of Neolithic kings.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•11/12/2025
During an archaeological excavation at the Yeşilova mound in Izmir, Turkey, experts from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism unexpectedly discovered a strange artifact. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is a stone seal, estimated to be up to 8,000 years old. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Advanced archaeological exploration and analysis techniques reveal that it is a seal belonging to a king. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The seal is engraved with a design resembling the sun with a total of seven rays. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The sun-patterned seal, measuring 7 cm in diameter, is believed to have been used as a symbol of power by the kings who ruled Turkey 8,000 years ago. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Even during the Neolithic period, the supreme gods were always associated with the sun and the sky. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The purpose of this seal will be clarified, especially after a detailed examination under a microscope. Photo: @Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. We invite our readers to watch the video : "Two of the most unique boats in archaeology." Video source: @THVL24News.
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