The altar was found in the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Patara and is shedding invaluable light on the ancient Greek religious practices of its time.
The altar has now been removed and secured while excavations in Patara continue.
It is not yet publicly known what the inscription on the altar means. This incredible find follows a 2018 discovery of ruins and mosaics in Muğla, which belonged to Phainos, the most famous fisherman in history.
As for the Greek snake altar, the Turkish research team has since removed and secured the artifact to prevent any irrevocable damage. It’s quite likely that it will be put on display at some point in the near future, as excavations in Patara continue.
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