Roman-era chamber tomb unearthed
A chamber tomb dating back to the Roman period has been discovered during excavation work at the Ancient City of Tharsa in Adıyaman.
Roman-era excavation and cleaning work is continuing with 20 workers in the ancient city located within the borders of Kuyulu Village, which contains rock tombs.
As a result of the work carried out within this scope, a Roman-era chamber tomb was encountered.
Adıyaman Deputy Museum Director Mustafa Çelik told reporters that the city is an open-air museum.
'OUR WORK CONTINUES'
Explaining that they found a chamber tomb during the excavation and cleaning work carried out in the Ancient City of Tharsa, Çelik spoke as follows:
"We started excavation and cleaning work here this year. During the excavation, we identified a chamber tomb consisting of 1 main chamber and 3 arcosolia. On the entrance section, there is a bull relief, which we refer to as a bucranium. In the middle section, there are garlands and rosettes. We are continuing our work to turn this ancient city into a tourism attraction with such chamber tombs that we have found."
News Source: 12punto
Most Read
Striking picture for Özgür Özel's 'New Party'
The PKK opening and Özgür Özel’s path!..
How did the newspapers view Özgür Özel's farewell to the CHP?
He killed his wife by slitting her throat: Their children witnessed the moments
What did the CHP do?
Özel’s new party move in the world press
The New CHP, against CEHAPE
Kılıçdaroğlu's first message on Özgür Özel's new party announcement
From self-efficacy to despair
Fire at TUSAŞ engine factory in Eskişehir under control