Excavations to start in city of Amos for the first time

Archaeological excavations will soon begin on the ancient city of Amos, which has never been the subject of a dig. However, no sponsor has yet been found to help cover part of the costs of the endeavor Excavations are soon set to start on the 2,200-year-old Amos, one of the most important ancient cities in the southwestern province of Mu?la's Marmaris district. 

Located on a hill in the Turunç neighborhood's Kumlubük area, Amos will host teams from the Marmaris Museum Directorate, Selçuk University and the Marmaris Trade Chamber (MTO) during the excavation process. 

MTO Chairman Mehmet Baysal said they had previously made environmental arrangements in Amos and registered the monumental artifacts in the ancient city, which is almost 25 kilometers away from the center.
 
He said that for the archaeological excavations, they had initiated joint work with the Marmaris Museum Directorate and Selçuk University. 

"We have finished the feasibility work. The university determined a budget of 467,000 Turkish Liras for the excavations, which are set to continue for three years," he said. 

He said works would start in the ancient city in the event that they found a budget, noting that the university was looking for a sponsor. "If they can't find a sponsor, the chamber will provide support," he added. 

Baysal said they planned to start excavations next fall. "The ancient city of Amos has never been excavated. University academics, who will carry out works there, think they will be able to find very precious artifacts in Amos and make a great contribution to tourism in Marmaris." 

Ancient city of Amos 

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