Sites & cities that bear the name of Manisa relief

Manisa relief

Today in : Turkey
First trace of activity : ca. 14th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : ca. 14th century B.C.E
Recorded names : Akpınar relief, Cybele relief, Taş Suret, Sipil Heykeli

Description : The Manisa relief, also known as the Akpınar relief and the Cybele relief (Turkish: 'Taş Suret' (Cliff image) or Sipil Heykeli (Sipylos Monument)), is a Hittite rock relief at Akpınar, about 5 km east of the Turkish provincial capital of Manisa above an amusement park on the road to Salihli. It depicts a Hittite divinity. Rock reliefs are a prominent aspect of Hittite art.

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