Tripolis
Epigraphs shed light on quakes in ancient city
Ongoing excavations in Turkey's southwest have revealed details on earthquakes from an ancient period.
Excavations and restoration efforts that began in 2012 in the ancient city of Tripolis in the southwestern province of Denizli's Buldan district revealed skeletal remains as well as the effects of earthquakes on structures at the site.
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Roman-era sewage system discovered in western Turkey
The archaeological excavations carried out in the ancient city of Tripolis in the western province of Denizli's Buldan district have unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman-era sewer system, which is 160 centimeters in height and 70 centimeters in width.
2,000-year-old mosaic-decorated villa unearthed in City of Tripolis
An archeological team has unearthed a 12-room villa with mosaic-covered floors and walls decorated with colorful frescoes and vegetative geometric figures in the ancient city of Tripolis located in Turkey's Aegean region. The villa is estimated to be nearly 2,000 years old, according to the head of the excavation team.
Ancient granaries found in Denizli
Structures from 1,900 years ago have been unearthed during archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Tripolis, located in the western province of Denizli's Buldan district. The structures were used as granaries, according to officials.
The archaeological excavations have been ongoing in Tripolis, located on a triangle of Phrygia, Karia and Lydia.
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Sarcophagus found in sand pit
Two skeletons have been discovered in a sarcophagus found in a sand pit near the ancient city of Tripolis in the western province of Denizli's Buldan district. The skeletons were estimated to belong to a couple who lived 18 centuries ago.
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Administrators of late ancient era come to light
Seven human sculptures were unearthed in the ancient city of Tripolis. The sculptures were the administrators during the ancient era, according to the head of excavations
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Tripolis to promote Buldan’s textile
This yearâs excavations have been continuing in the ancient city of Tripolis home to the discovery of a headless male statue, one of the most important findings in the city so far A figurative fresco and a male statue have been unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Tripolis, located in the western province of Denizliâs Buldan district.
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