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42 Late Roman Graves Identified Inside an Octagonal Church at Ancient Tyana
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Tyana in central Turkey have identified 42 Late Roman graves inside an octagonal church. Eighteen of the burials have been excavated so far, while most of the remaining graves will be examined in future seasons. The graves are concentrated in the western nave of the church at Kemerhisar, a…
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As Water Recedes, a Mosaic-Floored Ancient Structure Resurfaces in Lake Sapanca, Türkiye
A newly exposed Late Antique building is shedding light on the early Christian footprint of the Lake Sapanca region. When the water level of Lake Sapanca receded sharply in recent weeks, a geometric floor pattern suddenly appeared beneath a thin layer of silt: the unmistakable remains of a mosaic-paved chamber. The discovery immediately drew scholarly…