Posted on 11/20/2014 11:15:08 PM PST by ApplegateRanch
The Zeugma excavation project conducted by Oxford Archaeology and supported by Packhard Humanities Institute and the Ministry of Culture of Turkey has recently unearthed three ancient Greek mosaics in the Turkish city of Zeugma. Zeugma had received some press and support in 2000 after flooding caused by construction began to bury and damage artifacts in the region.
The mosaics, created in the 2nd century BC, are constructed of boldly colored glass and are being covered for protection until excavation is complete. The head of the project, Professor Kutalmis Görkay, recently gave the Hurriyet Daily News more details about the plan for the future of the excavation.
From now on, we will work on restoration and conservation. We plan to establish a temporary roof for long-term protection. We estimate that the ancient city has 2,000-3,000 houses. Twenty-five of them remain under water. Excavations will be finished in the Muzalar House next year.
The video shows a brief history of the site and the excavations, and its preservation; and also extensively covers the mosaics' removal, preservation and restoration.
List ping?
Link doesn’t work.
The one on this page worked.
The one on what page? You didn’t post a link.
The link to Laughingsquid at the top of the post takes me to the article; and the video link on the page also works for me.
So, is it covered by water from the dam yet?
A bit less than a third is/will be covered by water; 2/3 will remain above water.
Amazing....
Three Greek mosaics in Turkey? I wonder if that makes the Turkish Muzzies a little hot under the collar? I have to admit, my TDY to Turkey, was one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life.
Zeugma is on the Euphrates River in SE Turkey not far from the Syrian border, 12 km north of the town of Birecik. It was founded by King Seleucus I, founder of the Seleucid Empire (ruled 323-281 B.C.). Because of its location it continued to be an important economic and military center during the Roman Empire and a Roman legion was stationed there.
Thanks ApplegateRanch. Good one for the Digest ping, just a day late this week, instead of the usual day early.
Definite resemblance there.
The video was interesting and informative. Thanks for posting the story.
Actually, I'm in Texas.
I had the patience to watch the video but I don’t think I would have enough to put a mosaic back together.
Sorry. I should have specified “Zeugma with a capital Z.”
Amen!
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