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Roman colonnaded street discovered in Antalya, Türkiye

Roman colonnaded street discovered in Antalya, Türkiye
By Koray Erdogan
Apr 18, 2024 11:07 AM

Archaeological excavations at Antalya’s historic Hidirlik Tower unearthed a massive 800-meter-long (2,624-foot) colonnaded street, believed to date back to Roman times. So far, 100 meters of this street has been revealed.

Roman colonnaded street discovered in Antalya, Türkiye

Archaeologists meticulously continue excavating at Antalya’s historic Hidirlik Tower, where conservation efforts for unearthed remains are ongoing.

Roman colonnaded street discovered in Antalya, Türkiye

Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Survey Project Branch Manager Ezgi Oz elaborated on ongoing efforts at Hidirlik Tower. She mentioned the discovery of bath and villa mosaics during past excavations and emphasized the municipality’s commitment to protecting these artifacts through sustainable use and preservation projects.

Source: Newsroom

Last Updated:  May 28, 2024 4:35 PM