In an unexpected development, workers uncovered ancient rock burial chambers during construction work in Hatay's Arsuz district in Turkey, according to a report by Karar. The discovery occurred while excavating foundations for a building, revealing ceramic vessels and sarcophagi.
Gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area, cordoning it off with tape to protect it, as reported by Haberler. Museum teams commenced excavations in the rock tomb chambers, according to En Son Haber.
Efforts to transfer of the baked clay sarcophagus from within the burial chamber begun, Cumhuriyet reported.
Preliminary examinations suggest that the remains may date back to ancient periods, potentially from the Ancient Roman era or even earlier, as noted by Haber7.
Curious citizens have gathered around the site, watching the excavation works with interest, Yeni Şafak reported.
According to Karar, the excavations will be carried out more comprehensively in the coming days.
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