Euromus
Temple of Zeus to regain former glory with new columns
The Temple of Zeus Lepsynos in the ancient city of Euromos in southwestern Turkey will regain former glory with the resurrection of newly excavated columns.
Work is being done to make stand still missing columns of the temple, which was built in the second century B.C. in the Milas district of Muğla province.
2,500-year-old statues, inscription unearthed in western Turkey
Two 2,500-year-old marble statues and an inscription have been found during excavations at the Temple of Zeus Lepsynos, one of the best-preserved Roman temples of Anatolia, in the western province of Muğla.
Built with donations in the second century B.C., the temple is located in the ancient city of Euromos.
Temple of Zeus in Muğla to regain its former glory
The Temple of Zeus Lepsynos, which was built with donations in the second century B.C. in the Milas district of the western province of Muğla and is among the best-preserved temples in Anatolia, is being restored. (AA Photo)
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Zeus Temple regaining its former glory
The Zeus Lepsynos Temple from the 2nd century B.C. is being revived to regain its former glory, as restoration works continue in the Aegean province of Muğla's Milas district. Excavation works are also ongoing in the ancient city of Euromos. (AA Photo)
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Temple of Zeus near Turkey’s Aegean back in spotlight
A Turkish excavation team is carrying out works to unearth a temple of Zeus in the ancient city of Euromos, located at a short distance from the Turkish Riviera city of Bodrum.