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Archaeologists working at Adiyaman's ancient city of Perre reported the discovery of a figure of Pataikos, an Egyptian deity, identified on a faience amulet (a nazarlik, meaning a protective charm). The find came from the site’s necropolis—an ancient cemetery—known locally as the “stairway of eternity.”
Adiyaman Museum Director Mehmet Alkan said excavations continue in the necropolis area and noted that a tomb dated to around 2,100 years ago was uncovered with various small finds. He explained that the assemblage includes the Pataikos faience amulet, assorted beads, and other amulets. He added that the tomb was built in a hypogeum style—a subterranean chamber—and contained the remains of 14 individuals, indicating a multi-burial context from the Hellenistic period.
“This tomb was constructed in hypogeum style and is a chamber tomb where 14 individuals were interred. In this Hellenistic-period tomb, the Pataikos deity figure was found. This figure is appearing for the first time in excavations carried out in Anatolia,” Alkan said.
Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Yelken and Museum Director Mehmet Alkan visited the field to review the progress and underlined that work at Perre is proceeding with great care. They emphasized that the latest finds have generated strong excitement among the team.
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