Roman artifacts discovered during a drilling for a housing complex construction
Gold earrings, rings, tear bottles and lamps dating back to the Roman period were discovered during a drilling for a housing complex construction in the town of Amasra, Bartın. Four tombs were unearthed during the excavation.
Historical artifacts were taken under custody at Amasra Museum Directorate.
Drilling excavations were carried out at 6 different points under the leadership of Amasra Museum Directorate in the region, which is a protected area for the construction of the district governor’s lodging planned to be built in Fatih Neighborhood of Amasra district.
When mudbricks appeared about 3 meters deep, the teams carried out their work meticulously. 4 graves were reached during the excavation. Gold earrings, rings, tear bottles and oil lamps were found in the graves.
Amasra Museum Directorate officials determined that the artifacts are about 2 thousand years old and belong to the Roman period. Portable historical artifacts were taken to Amasra Museum Directorate and recorded.
Cover Photo: AA
Source: DHA
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