Sarcophaguses, archaeological site of Yumrutepe 1, Layer D

Seen from distance, 24 sarcophaguses or rock tombs carved into the rock slab in the archaeological site of Yumrutepe 1, Layer D exhibit Roman influences regarding burial customs and tomb design. Yumrutepe located near Beyköy, İhsaniye in the province of Afyonkarahisar is a tumulus from the Phrygian period made up of four layers from A to D. Yumrutepe 1, A was found at the top of the other three layers underneath in this tumulus. Sarcophaguses are box-like funeral receptacles for a corpse, most commonly carved in stone. Unlike typical sarcophaguses which are displayed above ground, Yumrutepe archaeological site sarcophaguses were carved under the ground.90x130 mm, color photograph