Grand villa complex unearthed in Tripolis

Grand villa complex unearthed in Tripolis

A team of archaeologists from Pamukkale University have unearthed a grand villa complex spanning 1,500 square metres in the ancient city of Tripolis. Situated in the Buldan district of Denizli, Turkey, Tripolis is renowned for its well-preserved ruins, most of which date from the Roman and Byzantine periods. Previous archaeological studies have discovered ornately decorated frescoes and mosaics, a theatre, bath houses, basilicas, a forum, and an…

Ancient luxury: Frescoed villa with fish pond found in W. Türkiye

Archaeologists have uncovered a lavish Roman-era villa adorned with colorful frescoes and a unique fish pond in the ancient city of Tripolis in western...