
Written by Oguz BüyükyıldırımAugust 15, 2024
Well-preserved bust unearthed during excavations at Prusias Ad Hypium Ancient Theater
Anatolian News . Marmara and Thrace Article
A very well-preserved bust was found during the ongoing excavations in the theater section of the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium in the Konuralp district of Düzce. The city, which was conquered by Bithynia King Prusias I in 183 BC, was named Prusias ad Hypium due to its location on the Melen (Hypium) stream.