Dokuz Eylül University Archaeology Department

A 2,000-year-old ancient Roman theater in the northwestern province of Bursa's İznik district is regaining its unique identity during excavation and reorganization works. 

The İzmir Agora excavations have unearthed the Smyrna assembly, where decisions were made during the Roman Empire. The excavations have been carried out by Dokuz Eylül University Archaeology Department's Smyrna Ancient City excavation team and, so far, 50 percent of the area has been unearthed. The agora is expected to be completely unearthed in the next five years.