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Lost tomb of 'Suleiman the Magnificent'

Lost tomb of 'Suleiman the Magnificent'
15.12.2015 13:00
When Suleiman the Magnificent died, his heart and body were buried in separate locations.

His embalmed body was laid to rest at mosque in Istanbul and the rest was hidden in a secret location.

Now, archaeologists believe they have unearthed the tomb that holds the heart and organs from the great ruler of the Ottoman Empire.

'We have data which all points in the same direction,' said Norbet Pap, head of the department of Political Geography, Regional and Development Studies at the University of Pecs in Hungary at a presentation of the latest findings.

'That is why we say 'in all certainty,' because there is no sign pointing in another direction.'

'But more confirmation is needed, as this is a very delicate topic.' 

Pap, said objects suggesting it was Suleiman's tomb were found during the dig, as well as other historical evidence, although more excavations are needed to confirm the find.

Archaeologists believe the tomb found is the exact place of Suleiman's tent stood and where he died in 1566. 

The team spent the past three years surveying areas around the castle for any remnants of the tomb, using historical records as a guide. 

They then turned their attention on the top of a vineyard near the village of Turbékpuszta. 

'According to the local population, Turkish ruins used be located here, and they have reported Ottoman era archaeological artifacts on numerous occasions,'said Pap.

As archaeologists started digging they found a large brick building with stone tile walls.

(dailymail.co.uk)


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