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I am not certain what this basalt piece was intended to be. The "snout" suggests an animal, but the large head covering suggests a human or a god.
The Archaeological Park of Yesemek covers an area of approximately 25 acres. It the largest known stonemasonry workshop in the ancient Near East. Over 300 partially finished blocks are scattered over the site that is today an archaeological park.
