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Men Posing as City Workers Unearth Ancient Artifacts in Illegal Isparta Excavation

Four men posing as city workers were arrested in Isparta, Turkey, after an illegal excavation unearthed ancient artifacts, highlighting the growing problem of looting and treasure hunting in the country. The discovery of a sarcophagus and pottery fragments underscores the vulnerability of Turkey’s rich archaeological heritage, which spans Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods.