A statue of the god Apollo was found during excavations at the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium in Duzce province in northwestern Turkey.

Excavation teams and archaeologists are continuing their research in the ancient city, located in the Konuralp region, with the permission of the General Directorate of Cultural Properties and Museums. During the last excavation period, which focused on the area in front of the stage of the ancient theater of the ancient city, numerous statues were discovered. Among them, the one of Apollo stands out due to its intact condition.

After the discovery, archaeologists contacted the Archaeological Museum of Constantinople to plan the next phase of the sculptures' presentation.

The ancient city of Prussia on the Hyppios was known in earlier times as "Hyppios" and "Kieros". It was occupied by Prussia I of Bithynia, and the inhabitants of Bithynia named the city in honor of their king.

However, Bithynia went bankrupt due to the lavish lifestyle of its citizens. The Bithynians bequeathed the kingdom to the Romans, which began the Latin influence on the city. The city was already architecturally rich, but it flourished even more under the Romans. It became known as Prusias ad Hypium.

The city then passed into the hands of the Byzantines and the Ottomans, respectively. During Ottoman rule, it was handed over by Osman Ghazi, the founder of the Empire, to Konuralp Bey, one of the first Turkish commanders involved in the establishment of the Empire. Thus, the area of the city received its present name Konuralp.