Ancient Secrets Resurface: Fisherman Unearths Mysterious Roman-Era Trident Beneath Turkish Lake
Imagine going out for a peaceful morning fishing trip, expecting to haul in nothing more exotic than your usual silverfish—and instead, you drag up what could only be described as a mythical game-changer: a trident, shimmering and three-pronged, tangled in your net. That’s exactly what happened to Osman Erim in April 2025, when he and his friends cast their nets in Turkey’s Lake Iznik. No ordinary catch, this artifact immediately sparked whispers of Poseidon himself having dropped by for a swim—or at least a crafty Roman-era relic tied to the god of the sea. What are the chances that a simple fishing trip turns into a time-warped encounter with history and mythology colliding? Pull up a chair… this story dives deep into the mysterious origins and legend behind what now affectionately bears the name “Poseidon’s Trident.” LEARN MORE
Osman Erim pulled the trident from the bottom of Lake Iznik in his casting net while out fishing with friends.
IHA PhotoFisherman Osman Erim discovered the trident in Turkey’s Lake Iznik.
Early one morning in April 2025, a Turkish man named Osman Erim went fishing at Lake Iznik with some friends. After casting his net, Erim made the discovery of a lifetime. There, among the fish he’d pulled in, was the tip of a trident.
Erim immediately contacted experts from a local museum, who believe that the object dates back to the Roman period. As a result, the object is now being called “Poseidon’s Trident,” referring to the weapon wielded by the deity in classical mythology.
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