Ancient Artifacts With Latin Inscriptions Found in Afrin
At a Glance
- Ancient artifacts discovered in Bulbul
- Latin inscriptions found on the pieces
- Items transferred to Aleppo National Museum
- Authorities followed legal preservation procedures
A collection of ancient artifacts bearing old Latin inscriptions has been discovered in a village in the Bulbul sub-district as part of a joint operation to protect and document the region’s archaeological heritage.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Joint operation: The operation was conducted jointly with the Afrin regional administration, the Aleppo Directorate of Antiquities and Museums, through its Afrin Antiquities Office, and the Joint Security Force.
- Archaeological finds: The discovered collection includes ancient funerary monuments as well as a historic obelisk bearing inscriptions in Latin.
A collection of ancient artifacts was discovered in a village in the Bulbul sub-district in Afrin, Rojava (Western Kurdistan), following intelligence about their location. The artifacts were documented as part of the official procedures following their discovery.
Following documentation, all the recovered pieces were safely transferred to the National Museum of Aleppo. The transfer places the artifacts within the official national antiquities records and allows for their preservation under the relevant authorities.
The operation was carried out under ongoing standard legal procedures concerning the protection of historical antiquities. Authorities said the measures aim to safeguard the region’s cultural and historical heritage and ensure that recovered archaeological materials are properly documented and preserved.
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The discovery adds to the archaeological record of the wider Afrin area, where historical sites and artifacts reflect the region’s long history and successive civilizations. Official documentation and museum preservation are key steps in protecting recovered antiquities from damage, loss, or unauthorized removal.
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