Turkish police seize 2,000-year-old marble Zeus head in Izmir raid
Authorities in Izmir province confiscated a marble head of Zeus dating to the Roman era and detained three suspects.
A raid conducted by the Izmir Police Department’s anti-smuggling unit, coordinated with the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, recovered a marble sculpture of Zeus believed to be about 2,000 years old. The operation took place at a specified address in the Konak district of Izmir. Three individuals were taken into custody in connection with the alleged artifact smuggling.
Why it matters
It shows Turkey's active fight against illegal trade in priceless cultural heritage.
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