A second human statue has been uncovered at Karahan Tepe, matching the same pose and style as the first major figure found at the site. With new parallels emerging between Karahan Tepe and Sayburç, the pattern behind these carvings is becoming harder to dismiss.

A haunting human statue carved 12,000 years ago.
The Corpse Statue of Karahan Tepe was found seated in a ritual chamber, ribs exposed. Who was he? What does he represent? Discover one of the most mysterious sculptures ever unearthed—and what it reveals about the dawn of spirituality.