This deity was also revered by the Greeks as the “Mother of the Gods” and by the Romans as “Magna Mater” (Great Mother). The monument, adorned with lions and sphinxes, has suffered significant damage ...

A researcher says he has deciphered an ancient, heavily damaged inscription carved on a 2,600-year-old monument in Turkey. The monument, which is engraved with images of lions and sphinxes, is ...

Now, researchers have found that the inscription spells out the name “Materan”, a goddess revered by the Greeks as the mother of gods. To read the text, researchers relied on mid-morning light.

Dubai, Nov 19: The vibrant community of Mother of God Church Mogarnad came together for a memorable get-together at Zabeel Park on November 17. Families and individuals of all ages joined in the games ...

Now, researchers have found that the inscription spells out the name “Materan”, a goddess revered by the Greeks as the mother of gods. To read the text, researchers relied on mid-morning light.

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2,600-year-old inscription decodes Materan goddess name Monument in Turkey reveals Phrygian cultural insights Ancient "Mother of the Gods" revered in Phrygia and beyond ...