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Tag: Anatolia archaeology

Ancient Assos Theater

Echoes of the Aegean: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Ancient Assos Set for Restoration

Poised dramatically on a volcanic hillside overlooking the sapphire waters of the Aegean and the distant peaks of Lesbos, the 2,200-year-old Hellenistic theater of Assos is about to return to the spotlight. One of Anatolia’s best-preserved ancient theaters is now entering a major restoration phase that aims to reawaken its role as a cultural gathering

Ancient Magnesia

Surprising Discovery in the Ancient City of Magnesia: First Structures from the Christian Era Unearthed

Archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Magnesia, located in the Germencik district of Aydın, have uncovered a brand new historical layer that sheds light on the city’s past. For the first time, evidence spanning from the Late Roman period to the Christian era and the pre-Beyliks period has been identified. With a 2,400-year history,