Posted on 07/22/2006 12:56:15 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
The ancient city of Zeugma, located in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, is planned to be converted into an archaeological park through a series of restoration and landscape works... [T]his year's work would start as of Aug. 1 at the ancient site... Zeugma was founded in 300 B.C. by Alexander the Great under the name of Selevkaya Euphrates. In 64 B.C., Zeugma was conquered and ruled by the Roman Empire and renamed Zeugma, meaning "bridge-passage" or "bridge of boats". During Roman rule, the city became one of the attractions in the region, due to its commercial potential originating from its geographically strategic location because the city was one of the stops on the Silk Road, which went from Antakya all the way to China. Zeugma was invaded and totally destroyed by King Shapur I of Sassanid in A.D. 256.
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;') 23 years is like a short stroll for the conqueror of Asia. :'D
There's a widespread and very persistent belief in Moslem countries that Alexander had horns (literally). Apparently this sprang from his portrait on coins in which he was portrayed with rams horns after his "father" Ammon.
I though Zeugma was flooded by the reservoir.
Rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated.
Part of it is submerged. Some of the higher spots must be just high enough. And of course, a lot of material was moved. The dam and reservoir will be in use for 250 years, after which the site may be excavated by whomever is around. :')
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