Shocking discovery of Poseidon's trident under Lake İznik

Lake İznik continues to stir historians and archaeologists, when a strange object was retrieved from the lake bed that resembles the legendary trident of the sea god Poseidon.

Historically, the Lake Iznik area of Bursa, western Türkiye, played an important role as a major cultural center during the Byzantine and early Christian periods. Photo: @ Daily Sabah.

The first ancient ruins emerged in 2014, when a 1,600-year-old basilica was found submerged in Lake Iznik. Photo: @Mustafa Şahin.

And recently, in the calm waters of Lake İznik, near the Göllüce neighborhood, Osman Erim and his companions were going about their daily routine of early morning silverfish fishing. But as they pulled in their nets, they came across something quite surprising amid the glistening catch. Photo: @Türkiye Today.

The strange object was a heavily rusted three-pronged spearhead. Out of civic duty, Osman Erim quickly contacted the İznik Museum Board of Directors. Photo: @Ethem Yekta Ulaş – Kayıp Rıhtım.

This mysterious artifact has sparked serious scholarly research, fueling heated debate, especially regarding its potential connection to the magical weapon of the Greek sea god Poseidon. Photo: @Medium.

Archaeologists at the İznik Museum believe that this mysterious artifact may date back to ancient Rome. Some even claim that this three-pronged piece of metal may be related to the legendary trident of Poseidon, the mighty god of the sea! Photo: @Anatolian Archaeology.

Hypotheses suggest that the artifact may have been used to seek protection from the sea god Poseidon, or even presented to him as an offering. Photo: @Türkiye Today.

Another view is that this could be simply a relic left by a Roman soldier, or an offering thrown into the water to serve in ancient rituals. Photo: @Ethem Yekta Ulaş – Kayıp Rıhtım.

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(According to arkeonews)

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