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Water Flows Again After Nearly Two Millennia in Stratonikeia’s Roman Bath
Nestled in Turkey’s Muğla province, the ancient city of Stratonikeia has long stood as a testament to layers of history—from its Hellenistic origins to the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras. Recently, a remarkable revival took place in the city’s well-preserved Roman bath: after almost 1,900 years, water was reintroduced into the pool, flowing once again…
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2000-Year-Old Roman Bath Columns Restored to Their Former Glory
The 2000-year-old Roman bath columns of the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the “City of Gladiators”, have been successfully restored. Stratonikeia, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla, is one of the largest marble cities in the world. Archaeological excavations in the city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, continue under…