“Ancient Secrets Unearthed: 1,800-Year-Old Hermes Statue Found Amidst Türkiye’s Greco-Roman Ruins”
Alongside the intact Hermes statue were statue fragments of other gods and goddesses, though none were quite as complete as Hermes. Though the process was painstaking, the statue has now been fully reassembled.
AA PhotoArchaeologists eventually fully reassembled the Hermes statue found in Aspendos.
“In Aspendos, the silent witness of time, figures buried for centuries have come to light,” said Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, in a press release. “I would like to thank our employees who contributed to the project and hope that these works will be beneficial to the cultural and tourism life of our country.”
Türkiye’s “Heritage To The Future Project” Continues To Shed Light On The Area’s Ancient History
The Heritage to the Future Project is intended to last through mid-2028, with the goal of accomplishing in just four years what had traditionally taken six decades in the field of Turkish archaeology.
Central to the initiative is consolidating excavation, restoration, and landscaping efforts across 224 archaeological sites nationwide. Turkish archaeologists are now overseeing sites previously managed by foreign researchers, which has fostered collaboration between local and international experts.
Wikimedia CommonsThe Roman basilica at Aspendos.
Financially, the Turkish government has demonstrated substantial commitment by allocating 1.1 billion Turkish liras (approximately $33.4 million USD) for excavation, restoration, and landscaping works, with plans to invest an additional 6 billion liras (just over $164 million) in 2025. This funding supports not only archaeological activities but also the enhancement of visitor facilities, including welcome centers, lighting installations, and comprehensive visitor management plans to improve the overall experience at these historical sites.
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