A statue found in a sheep pen in Northern Cyprus has been recognized as an ancient goddess

Police investigation continues in Northern Cyprus regarding the discovery of an ancient statue in Ulukışla. Expert analysis revealed that the sculpture found in the sheep pen is over 2600 years old.

The ancient statue was unearthed buried in a barn during a police operation in the village of Ulukışla in the Famagusta region on Monday, February 5.

Investigators immediately suspected that the discovery could have historical significance. Two individuals, the owner of the sheep pen, aged 30, and another man, aged 37, were arrested on charges of illegal possession of an ancient artifact.

During further police investigation, two more men, aged 63 and 37, were arrested who may be involved in the theft of the artifact. The total number of detainees has increased to four. The statue itself was sent for examination.

According to the statement of the Department of Antiquities and Museums of the TRNC, it was determined during the research that the figure represents a statue of a goddess from the late Archaic period - 600-480 BC. If specialists' estimates are correct, the discovery could be approximately 2600 years old.

Police investigation into this matter continues.