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Mystery of “Lonidos”: Seat Rediscovered in 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Theatre
A seat bearing the inscription “Lonidos” has emerged from the ruins of the 5,000-year-old Apollonia ad Rhyndacum Ancient Theatre in Bursa, Turkey. Excavation director Prof. Dr. Derya Şahin highlights that reinstating these ancient seats to their original positions is revealing the theatre’s lost grandeur and shedding light on its social and cultural history. Excavations at…
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An 1800-Year-Old Roman Hercules Relief Found in a Quarry in Türkiye Faces Threat of Disappearance
A unique archaeological monument located near the modern-day town of İznik in northwestern Türkiye is facing a serious threat of disappearance. Carved into the face of a limestone rock approximately 1,800 years ago, this Roman-period Hercules relief continues to fascinate visitors with its historical and symbolic significance. The relief is situated in an ancient stone…