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Ancient life and traditions on the Giresun Island are being examined in archaeological excavations carried out in a monastery complex on the Black Sea island, reputed as a significant religious center in the Byzantine era. 

Israeli archaeologists on Aug. 23 unveiled a 1,500-year-old portion of mosaic floor bearing the names of Byzantine Emperor Justinian and a senior Orthodox priest.

David Gellman, director of the excavation in east Jerusalem's walled Old City, said that while the area was rich in archaeological finds, few such inscriptions had been found.

The repair of ''Orlov Most'' (''Eagle Bridge'') in Sofia continues, bTV reported.

From this night, the roadway of 'Tsarigradsko shosse' Blvd. in direction to Sofia University will be open and the other one- in direction to Hotel ''Pliska'' Station will  be closed for repair.

The repair of ''Orlov Most'' in Sofia starts today, bTV reported.

The roadway of ''Tsarigradsko Shose'', which is near Tsarevets, will be repaired.

The other one  - in the direction of  Hotel ''Pliska'' Station - will remain open and the movement will be bi-directional.

In early August, the repair of the Orlov most will be underway. It will not close, but there will be a narrowing of sections, explained Deputy Transport Mayor Evgeni Krusev. Reported by SEGA. 

A 10-meter mosaic, which was found by a farmer in the southeastern province of Adıyaman's Besni district, will be taken to the Gaziantep Museum.

The mosaic dates back to the fifth century B.C. of the Roman era.

Their structures are still standing more than 1,500 years after the last centurion snuffed it: now the Romans’ secret of durable marine concrete has finally been cracked.

Earth-moving trucks and concrete mixers have killed 24 people, including six children, over the past year on Istanbul's roads. 

A farmer in the southeastern province of Adıyaman's Besni district, Mehmet Dağ, has uncovered a 10-meter mosaic dating back to the 5th century B.C. Roman era. Officials have taken the mosaic to Şanlıurfa

A man who appeared intoxicated drove his car the wrong way up a Times Square street on May 18 and plowed into pedestrians on the sidewalk, killing one and injuring about 20 others, authorities and witnesses said. The driver was taken into custody and being tested for alcohol.