Posted on 07/08/2006 1:06:50 PM PDT by blam
Massive earthquake destroyed ancient city of Anamurium, say scientists
Saturday, July 8, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The ancient city of Anamurium, located west of Mersin's Anamur district, was destroyed by a massive earthquake in the sixth century, scientists working at the site announced on Wednesday.
Professor Selim Ýnan of Mersin University said in a written statement that four fault lines in the triangle formed by the Mut, Ermenek and Anamur districts had been identified during studies conducted over the last two years with Professor Nurdan Ýnan.
Ýnan said the research revealed strong evidence that the ancient city was destroyed by an earthquake that occurred on the continuation of the Namrun fault line, which constitutes the southwest end of the Ecemiþ fault line.
“We considered the possibility that the Namrun and Ecemiþ fault lines could extend as far as Anamur, which can be seen in ancient port listings that date back to the fourth century B.C.,” said Ýnan.
“Three-meter landslides that occurred on the city walls caught our attention. The damage that occurred in the city was bigger than that of its necropolis, which was located on higher land. Additionally, although the area was a thriving settlement until that time, it was abandoned in the sixth century. All this proves that a massive earthquake struck the area,” Ýnan explained.
The history of the ancient city of Anamurium, which sits on a 30-square-kilometer area west of Cape Anamur, dates back to the Hittite period. The name Anamurium means “windy cape” according to historical documents.
hey blam...do you know how that p/b character is pronounced?
The Dark Ages in the middle east didn't begin until the 7th century.
In Turkey they don't begin until the 10th century.
"In Turkey they don't begin until the 10th century."
The 540AD event was a worldwide event as recorded by tree-rings.
NG has a one-hour documentary on the follow-up search, etc for this woman...worth watching.
BTW, when I saw her in the documentary, she had the mannerisms of an abused animal.
No.
You measure the Dark Ages by tree rings?
"BTW, when I saw her in the documentary, she had the mannerisms of an abused animal."
Pain and fear are etched on her face.
Sure.
See post #13 and the below links.
Astronomers Unravel Mystery Of Dark Ages
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