Decorated Sarcophagus Unearthed in Turkey's "City of Gladiators" - Archaeology Magazine

Decorated Sarcophagus Unearthed in Turkey's "City of Gladiators" - Archaeology Magazine

STRATONICEA, TURKEY––An ornately carved 2,000-year-old sarcophagus was uncovered at the ancient site of Stratonicea, located in Turkey’s western province of Mǔgla, according to a report by Hürriyet Daily News. Known as the “City of Gladiators,” the settlement was said to have been founded by the Seleucid king Antiochus Soter (reigned 281–261 b.c.), but was inhabited throughout the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Archaeologists have be…

Ornately decorated sarcophagus unearthed in “City of Gladiators”

Excavations in Stratonikeia, located in the Yatağan district of Muğla in southwestern Türkiye, have unearthed a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus from the Roman Imperial Age. According to historians such as Strabo, Stratonikeia was founded by the Seleucid King Antiochus I Soter (281–261 BC), who named the city in honour of his wife, Queen Stratonike. Under Roman rule, the city flourished as a major cultural and political centre, renowned across the Rom…

Sarcophagus with Garland Unearthed in Ancient City of Stratonikeia

According to ancient Greek Geographer Strabo, the ancient city of Stratonikeia was founded by the Seleucid king Antiochus I Soter (281–261 BC). Credit: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT- Germany- CC BY-SA 2.0 A sarcophagus decorated with garlands, believed to be 2,000 years old, has been unearthed during excavations at the ancient city of Stratonikeia, located in the western province of Muğla’s Yatağan district in Turkey. Listed on UNESCO’s World He…

A garlanded sarcophagus dating back 2,000 years was unearthed during excavations in the Stratonikeia Ancient City in the Yatağan district of Muğla.

Stunning discovery in Türkiye's Stratonikeia unveils 2,000-year-old garlanded sarcophagus - Türkiye Today

Ongoing excavations at Stratonikeia, an ancient city located in Mugla’s Yatagan district, have unearthed a remarkable 2,000-year-old sarcophagus adorned with intricate garland motifs. Known as the “City of Gladiators” and recognized as one of the world’s largest marble cities, Stratonikeia has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Excavation efforts, which began in 1977, continue throughout the year, revealing new treasures fr…