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Archaeology season opens in Antalya. Archaeological excavations in the southern province of Antalya will start this month in 15 different spots, including ancient cities, caves and mounds. Ancient city Aigai in western Turkey seeks excavation sponsor.
The scope of excavations at the ancient city of Aigai, located in western Turkey, will be reduced this year because of sponsorship problems after the local municipality cut support over failure to yield results. An ancient underground city carved directly from the bedrock in the eastern province of Bayburt has become the most popular local attraction, while researchers continue their work to uncover the mystery of its creation and function. Hobby objects turn out to be fossils in Turkey's northwest.
Ancient city ruins in Tokat to undergo renewed excavations. Tokat province's Sulusaray district is currently under archaeological excavation in the ancient Roman city of Sebastapolis near a thermal spring. Sebastapolis is believed to have been one of the top five cities in the Black Sea region 2, years ago.
Source: Daily Sabah. Δ°znik Roman basilica to open for underwater tourism. A Roman basilica located 20 meters offshore in Lake Δ°znik in Bursa province will open for tourism as an "underwater museum," according to a statement released by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. Turkish archaeologist complains after sponsors refuse to fund brothel excavation.
