Thursday, April 3 2025

Tag: Amasra

Roman artifacts discovered during a drilling for a housing complex construction

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

An 1800-year-old water nymph statue was found in the ancient city of Amastris

An 1800-year-old water nymph statue was found in the ancient city of Amastris

In the ancient city of Amastris in the district of Amasra in Bartın, excavations have unearthed a statue of a water nymph believed to be 1800 years old. The discovery of the 1800-year-old water nymph statue was announced by the Directorate of Excavations and Research on their social media account. The statue, uncovered during excavations