In the ancient city of Sagalassos, located in the area of the Aglassyun of the Province of Burdur, archaeologists reveal the third largest Odeon in Turkey – a structure intended for musical representations.
According to the statement of the University named after Mehmet Akifa Ersae (Makü), archaeologists of the faculty have been led here for two years, gradually for two years, gradually for two years. Bringing unique monuments.
in the city, included in the preliminary list of the UNESCO World Heritage, during excavations in the area of the 1892-year-old fountain dedicated to the Roman emperor Adrian, Odeon was discovered. After completion of work, he will be one of the three largest in Turkey.
Deputy Head of the excavation, teacher of the Archaeological Department of the University of Mehmet Akifa Ersa, Dr. Duzgun Tarkan, noted that each construction in ancient cities is of independent value.
” Odeon In the Sagalassos – the multifunctional building “
according to Tarkan, Odeon was about a four -meter depth.
” The Odeon in the Sagalassos was used not only for musical representations, but also for the meetings of the Council. He.
The scientist noted that in the Byzantine period, part of the seats was dismantled, but the preserved samples will allow restoration quickly enough.
Tarkan emphasized that excavations and restoration in the Sagalassos are aimed at conveying the rich heritage of the city of both the scientific community and future generations. He added that in the Sagalassos there is a theater for 9-10 thousand spectators, which suggests that the city’s population in antiquity was about 35-40 thousand people.
The scientist also recalled that the Sagalassos was one of the leading centers of Pisidia and in the II century was an important center of the imperial cult. In addition, during recent excavations, a small statue was discovered, which will be represented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey.