Human bone fragments and a skull were found in Ankara.

Human bone fragments and a skull were found in Ankara.

29.04.2026 16:41

During road construction work in the Polatlı district of Ankara, bone fragments and a skull, considered to be human, were found by an excavator operator. Upon notification, gendarmerie teams dispatched to the area launched an investigation, while the neighborhood head stated that the bones could belong to a young person and did not appear very old.

During road construction works in the Polatlı district of Ankara, bone fragments and a skull, believed to be human, were discovered. The incident occurred in an empty field in the district.

According to the information obtained, the excavator operator working to connect village roads noticed bone fragments under the soil during excavation. After reporting the situation to the authorities, gendarmerie and crime scene investigation teams were dispatched to the scene.

Human bone fragments found in Ankara

“BONE FRAGMENTS EMERGED DURING EXCAVATION”

Yenidoğan Neighborhood Headman Hamdi Özatmaca stated that the bones uncovered during the excavation drew attention, saying, “While road work was being carried out, bone fragments came out of the ground as the excavator was digging. We informed the authorities, and teams arrived. From what we saw, it might belong to a young person. There are skull, arm and leg bones, hip and rib bones.”

Investigation scene at the site

Özatmaca also stated that no battles had occurred in the region in the past and expressed their belief that the bones may not be very old.

Police working at the site

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Gendarmerie teams, which have launched an extensive investigation at the scene, are continuing their work to determine who the bones belonged to and the cause of death.

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