Ancient rock tomb discovered in southeast Turkey

By Kemal Karagoz

ADIYAMAN, Turkey (AA) - Turkish archaeologists on Monday unearthed a Roman-era rock tomb in country's southeastern province of Adiyaman.

Mehmet Alkan, a Turkish museum manager in the province, told media that they spotted a rock tomb during land works in a village.

Alkan said shape of the tomb is similar to a small room. The archeologists also discovered a carved relief of woman and inscription at the entrance of the tomb.

He said that they want to officially register this tomb.