21.10.2026 09:43
In an operation carried out in the Konak district of İzmir, a marble head of Zeus from the Roman period, approximately 2,000 years old, was seized. Examination determined that the artifact is a cultural property requiring protection. Three suspects were detained in connection with the incident on the charge of violating the Law on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Assets.
In an operation conducted by police teams in Konak, a marble head of a Zeus statue determined to date from the Roman period was seized, and 3 people were taken into custody.
WORK UNDER THE COORDINATION OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
Under the coordination of the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Smuggling Crimes Combat and Intelligence Branch Directorates conducted an operation in Konak district yesterday. Within the scope of the operation, a marble head of a Zeus statue, approximately 2,000 years old and determined to belong to the Roman period, was seized.
CULTURAL PROPERTY REQUIRING PROTECTION CONFIRMED
In the examination by officials, it was determined that the statue head is a cultural property requiring protection within the scope of Law No. 2863 on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Properties.
3 SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Three suspects in connection with the incident were taken into custody on the charge of violating the Law on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Properties.