Two sacred hearths dating back to 4000–3200 BC have been restored following excavations at Tadım Castle and Mound in Elazığ, eastern Türkiye.
Governor Numan Hatipoğlu said the hearths, adorned with human and bull figures, reflect early beliefs and family-centered rituals. The artifacts, unearthed by the Elazığ Archeology and Ethnography Museum team, will soon be displayed at the museum.