Posted on 07/24/2007 10:59:48 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
The remains of an ancient city on the Black Sea coast will be unearthed for the first time next month. Archaeologists are beginning excavations and underwater dives with the aim of unveiling the architectural plan of Teion (or Tion), located in Zonguldak's Filyos district... archaeologist Sumer Atasoy said... they had outlined an aqueduct, a theater, defensive walls, a breakwater, a port and port walls by examining remains close to the surface. "The ancient city hosted many civilizations including Persians, Romans, Genoas and Ottomans..." ...He spoke as well of an 18-meter long structure within the borders of the brick factory in the district. Dubbed the "underground city" among the local people, he said they estimated it to be a huge palace... He also said the excavations aimed to fully unveil the ancient theater, as well as some other remains mentioned in a book by German and French travelers who visited the area between 1887 and 1930. "We will try to shed light on the history of the region and that period. Two underwater archaeologists will also join us in our work. I think an interesting ancient city will be unveiled. We plan to utilize the remnants for tourism."
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Makes me wish I was independently wealthy so I could do that stuff all year long...*sigh*
i’m astounded at how much is going on.
There are places in the world where the ancient past is just a few feet down; the main reason though that so much seems to be getting done is the drive to attract tourism. It’s ironic that “Zowie” Hawass has so much going on and on a large scale, because he doesn’t want large numbers of tourists tramping over any one site.
I hear ya. Of course, I’d probably spend a bunch on candidate recruitment and their campaigns...
Yepper....There is THAT! ;o]
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