Tieion

Ancient tombs, church found in Tieion in northern Turkey

This year's excavation works have ended in the ancient city of Tieion, known as the Ephesus of the Black Sea, after unearthing 25 Byzantine-era tombs and one church.

Located in the Çaycuma district of Zonguldak province, Tieion dates back to the 6th or 7th century and excavations at the site started 10 years ago.

'Ephesus of the Black Sea’ unearthed with brushes

Excavations in Tieion, known as the ‘Ephesus of the Black Sea,’ have been carried out with digging tools and brushes and will continue for 100-150 more years, according to officials The ancient city of Tieion, which was established in the 7th century in the town of the Filyos district in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak, also known as the “Ephesus of the Black Sea,” has been t