PodcastAncient city comes to surface as dam water level drops in southern Turkey
The ancient city of Augusta from the first century was revealed in Turkey's southern Adana province as water levels in the Seyhan Dam dropped, local agencies reported on Sep. 8.
The Roman-era ancient city of Augusta was revealed in southern Turkey's Adana province after the water level in Seyhan Dam dropped, local agencies reported on Sep. 8.
Built by Roman Emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus, the ancient town had succumbed under the waters of Seyhan Dam in 1955.
The ancient remains were only discovered during the construction of Seyhan Dam, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University archaeologist Dr. Fatih Erhan said, adding that the ruins date back to the first century.
Steps of the city's ancient amphitheater were revealed as a result in the drop in water levels, Erhan said, noting that this is an indicator to the grandeur of the town's structures.