Olba
Sculpture, frieze fragments found in Olba
A second-century A.D. female statue and two frieze fragments with various depictions have come to light during the ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Olba, which is located in the Silifke district of the southern province of Mersin and once served as the center of the Olba Kingdom in the Hellenistic period.
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Mersin’s Roman-era tombs defy time
Monumental tombs of the Roman era in the ancient geography of Cilicia in the southern province of Mersin are defying time. But experts are saying some of these structures, dating back to the 2nd century, should be restored as soon as possible, as they face the danger of collapse.
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Excavations start at Turkey's Uzuncaburç
Archaeological excavations that have been initiated in the ancient city of Uzuncaburç in the southern province of Mersin's Silifke district are expected to unearth important artifacts. Uzuncaburç is a significant tourism center in the city.
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Excavation start at Turkey's Uzuncaburç
Archaeological excavations that have been initiated in the ancient city of Uzuncaburç in the southern province of Mersin's Silifke district are expected to unearth important artifacts. Uzuncaburç is a significant tourism center in the city.
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Uzuncaburç: A visual feast in winter
The ancient city of Uzuncaburç (Olba), one of the most notable tourism attractions in the southern province of Mersin, is a draw for visitors even in the winter months when it acquires an extra beauty under a blanket of snow.
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Olba excavations in southern Turkey close season
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