Scholarly debate
The survey identifies an animal-leg carving but leaves the animal unspecified.
OBJECT RECORD · REPORTED · CHECKED 2026-10-23
Fluted Karahan Tepe pillar fragment with animal-leg reliefs
Fluted Karahan Tepe pillar fragment with animal-leg reliefs
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Record
| Site | Karahan Tepe |
|---|---|
| Location now | Surface find at Karahan Tepe; the cited survey does not give a more precise find context. |
What is carved
Çelik describes a fragment of a wide, fluted pillar with an animal leg in relief on both sides. The animal is not identified in the cited account.
Interpretations
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