Ancient city Magnesia in western Turkey submerged once again

The ancient city of Magnesia, where excavations have been ongoing for 30 years, remains underwater after rainfall over the weekend submerged parts of the excavated site. 

Located in the western province of Ayd?n's Germencik district, the 3rd century B.C. ancient city has turned into a lake with due to heavy rainfall and groundwater in the surrounding area. 

According to site officials, the same situation also has happened in the past, notably last year. 

"The Ayd?n Governor's Office and Ayd?n Provincial Cultural Directorate have told the Ayd?n General Directorate of Cultural and Natural Heritage that they would find a solution to prevent it but nothing has changed," officials said. 

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