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Archaeologists uncover mysterious face hidden for centuries in Book of Revelation city

A 2,500-year-old statue has been unearthed in Turkey, revealing a face hidden for centuries.

By · Published August 15, 2026  15:26 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026  15:53 UTC

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Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered a 2,500-year-old statue in the ancient city of Sardis, which had been repurposed as a paving stone. The statue, found face-down and nearly intact, was discovered amidst Lydian homes that offered insights into everyday life from that era.

Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: A 2,500-year-old statue has been unearthed in Turkey, revealing a face hidden for centuries.
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A colossal marble statue was found face-down in the ancient city of Sardis, Turkey. The statue, dating back 2,500 years, was initially reported by The Debrief and Türkiye Today as being almost completely intact.

The Smithsonian Magazine and Yahoo News later reported that the statue had been repurposed as a paving stone by the ancient Romans. Fox News noted that the statue was found in Sardis, a city mentioned in the Book of Revelation.

The statue's face had been hidden for centuries, buried beneath the ground. The statue's original purpose and the reasons for its repurposing are not yet clear.

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Where was the statue found?

The statue was found in the ancient city of Sardis, Turkey.

How old is the statue?

The statue is approximately 2,500 years old.

What was the statue used for after it was buried?

According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Yahoo News, the statue was repurposed as a paving stone by the ancient Romans.

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