The enigmatic Green Stone of the Great Temple in Hattusa

The enigmatic Green Stone of the Great Temple in Hattusa, Turkey, which was the capital of the Hittite Empire.


 Its history and its origins have no been identified. believed to have had religious significance.

The stone’s type is also unknown, most likely a type of jade or serpentine, both types of stone are found in the geology of the region, and although such stones aren’t rare in the region, the fact that this one has managed to survive to this day in one piece and is significantly different from others in the area has attracted a lot of attention.

Locals have long referred to it as a "wishing stone".

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