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Posted on 06/24/2010 6:39:23 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Archaeological excavations began in the ancient city of Rhodiapolis near Kumluca in the popular resort city of Antalya in southern Turkey.
Associate Professor Isa Kizgut from Akdeniz University said it was the fifth year of excavations in the ancient city, adding: "Some 60 people will join this year's excavations, which will last for two months. During the excavations in the last four years, we succeeded in unearthing an important part of the ancient city," he said.
Rhodiapolis
Located near the village of Saricasu, Rhodiapolis received its name from the Rhodians, who colonized the city. The ancient city was discovered after a forest fire in 2000. Excavations in Rhodiapolis began in 2006.
The best known figure from the city was Opramoas, who lived in the period of Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.). He was the richest man in Lycia and the most renowned philanthropist. His best known work was his own monumental tomb.
Most of the visible ruins in the ancient city dated from the Roman and Byzantine periods. The remains include a theatre, a bathhouse, a public forum, temples, a church, cisterns, a cenotaph (a statue commemorating the dead), a necropolis (a structure for graves) and houses. More than 60 coins were also unearthed during the excavations.
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I guess it'll have to be Roman Empire week on the GGG. Two or three more topics coming. Roadie-opolis is where roadies go when they die. |
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I have always wondered why there is a season for excavation? I understand weather can be a problem in some areas but even when the weather is perfect all year round they only dig for a month or two. School?
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Heat, and in some climates the rainy season. Also, for university profs, they’ve got to dig when they’re not teaching, or dig while on sabbatical.
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