Story of Artifact

Replica of the ancient Cross. In order to produce it, basalt stone is engraved by hand.

What is the Process of Making this Replica?

Using knives and pocket knives, these artifacts were carved out of stones in Boğazkale. This stone is produced by processing Hittite motifs on serpentine, basalt, and slate stones. The master-apprentice relationship ensures the continued success of this art, which will enhance the decor of your homes and offices and make a wonderful gift for family and friends.

*Artifact replicas vary in price according to their workmanship and size. Due to the handcrafted nature of the product, there may be slight differences in dimensions.

The Story of Artifact and Artist

In the Boğazkale district of Çorum, home to Hattusa, the capital of the Hittites, the local natural stones extracted from the mountainous region with a lot of effort are transformed into Hittite figures in skillful hands and presented to the taste of tourists who come to the ancient city.

Hattusa Ancient City, which hosts the cultural heritage of Hatti and Hittites, one of the first civilizations of Anatolia, is among Turkey's favorite tourist places. It is the only ancient city on the UNESCO "World Cultural Heritage" and "Memory of the World" lists.

Stone carving, the most critical income item for the region's residents, has been kept alive as a tradition passed down from father to son through the master-apprentice relationship for nearly 50 years.