Turkish archaeologists unearth Roman-era pool, mosaic in ancient gymnasium
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman-era pool and a mosaic depicting a hippocampus in the ancient city of Tralleis. These findings are part of a broader government-led project to preserve cultural heritage.
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The discovery provides new insights into Roman-era social and architectural practices in the region, contributing to global historical knowledge.
Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed two ancient finds during excavations in the ancient city of Tralleis in Turkey's southwest province of Aydin as part of the country's "Legacy for the Future" project at the site.Two weeks ago, Turkey's Culture and Tourism Ministry, announced that a 2,000-year-old pool was found inside the Hamam Gymnasium complex's frigidarium, the cold room of a Roman bath.Frigidariums, often located at the northern end of Roman baths, were used as the second to last stage of the bathing process in order to tighten the skin, invigrate the body, and close pores. After the frigidarium, bathers would cover themselves in oil.It was unearthed during excavations lead by Professor Dr.
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