Marble-Paved Roads and Ancient Sewers Unearthed at the Roman Theater of Nicaea — Site of the First Christian Council
Archaeologists have uncovered marble-paved roads and a remarkably well-preserved sewage system at the western sector of the 2,000-year-old Roman Theater of Nicaea (modern-day İznik, Turkey) — the ancient city that hosted the First Council of Nicaea in AD 325, a defining event in early Christian history. The excavations are conducted under the İznik Museum Directorate
Archaeologists Discover Tombs at the Underwater Basilica in İznik
The historic town of İznik, located in Türkiye’s Bursa province, is once again in the spotlight due to an extraordinary archaeological discovery beneath the waters of Lake İznik. Archaeologists have unearthed ancient Christian tombs surrounding the submerged basilica, shedding new light on the area’s religious and cultural significance. Unearthing the Past Beneath the Lake First
A treasure hunter claims to have located the site of the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in Christian history
Mustafa Uysal, a treasure hunter in Bursa, has made a striking claim, announcing his discovery of an underground city in the Orhangazi district. According to Uysal, this discovery indicates that the First Council of Nicaea, a significant event in Christian history, was actually convened in this underground city, contrary to traditional historical understanding. Stating that