Historical Artifacts Found in Ordu Kurul Castle Excavations
During the excavation work at Kurul Castle, dating back to the period of Pontic King Mithradates VI, a statue of Cybele and traces of Dionysus were brought to light.
Within the scope of the works carried out at Ordu Kurul Castle, the first scientific archaeological excavation site in the Eastern Black Sea region, artifacts and figures of historical value were identified.
Kurul Castle Excavation Works
Built during the reign of Pontic King Mithradates VI, Kurul Castle holds the distinction of being the Eastern Black Sea region's first scientific archaeological excavation site. Archaeological activities carried out in the region continue to bring historical riches to light.
Discovery of New Artifacts
During the excavations continued in the Bayadı neighborhood of the Altınordu district, a statue of Cybele, a child Dionysus, a Pan figure, and composite vessels with goat-shaped animal figures were found.
Status of Excavation Works
Ordu Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Mehmet Hilmi Güler visited the excavation site and announced that approximately 40 percent of the ongoing work has been completed.
Dionysus Cult Areas
Head of Excavations Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yücel Şenyurt stated that special areas related specifically to the cult of Dionysus were uncovered during this year's excavations.