Residents Halt Archaeological Dig at Their Doorstep in Turkey's Akbelen Forest
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Residents of İkizköy village in Milas, Turkey, stopped an archaeological excavation that had advanced to the front of their homes, according to reports. The dig was halted after strong opposition from local citizens. The incident comes as attention turns toward COP31 and the broader reality of Akbelen.