Excavations continue in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium
There are structures such as the ancient theater, city walls, aqueducts and Roman Bridge in the region, on which new structures were built over time, but the underground richness did not deteriorate.
In the ancient city, where there are structures such as the ancient theater, aqueducts and Roman Bridge, which preserved their existence with steps and arched passages decorated with lion claw figures, 2,000-year-old medusa, mask statues and grotex figure, vault Apollo, goddess of victory and relief statues of Akteon were found. .
The ancient city, which can be visited free of charge under the control of Düzce Municipality and Düzce Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate, was viewed with a drone.
„THE CITY WITH A SERIOUS INVESTMENT“
Koray Erdogan, expert archaeologist of Düzce Municipality Directorate of Cultural Affairs, one of the excavation team of Prusias ad Hypium Ancient City, said that the ancient city, where excavations continued uninterrupted, was one of the important cities of the Bithynia Kingdom in ancient times, starting from Bolu in the period called Cladyopolis and extending to Istanbul Kadıköy (Chalcedon) today. said that.
Emphasizing that they evaluate the ancient city, which dates back to the 5th century BC, is at least 2500 years old, Erdoğan said, „This city has a serious importance between Istanbul and Ankara. It is a city in the past, where there was a serious investment in agriculture and forestry in the Roman period.
We are revealing the historical, cultural and economic richness of this city at that time with the excavations carried out in the theater section with an average of 12 thousand people.
Underlining that the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium is the only public structure unearthed in the Black Sea archeology, Erdoğan said that this is a very serious and private city, and the construction of a theater with a capacity of 12 thousand shows that at least 60 thousand people lived here.
Stating that the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium will be a serious tourism destination, Erdoğan said, „The goal of the excavations is to contribute to the history and culture of Anatolia first and then to our country and world cultural history, as it is the goal of all archaeological excavations.“
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The ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, located in the region, is home to various well-preserved structures. These include an ancient theater, city walls, aqueducts, and a Roman Bridge. Over time, new structures were built on top of these ancient ruins, but the underground remains have remained intact.
Inside the ancient city, valuable artifacts have been discovered, such as 2,000-year-old statues of Medusa and masks, as well as statues of gods and goddesses like Apollo, the goddess of victory, and Akteon. These historical artifacts highlight the significance and rich history of the ancient city.
Visitors can explore the ancient city free of charge under the control of Düzce Municipality and Düzce Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate. A drone has been used to capture aerial views of the ancient city, providing a unique perspective.
Koray Erdogan, an expert archaeologist from the Düzce Municipality Directorate of Cultural Affairs, has emphasized the importance of the ancient city. He explains that Prusias ad Hypium was a significant city during the reign of the Bithynia Kingdom, extending from Bolu to Istanbul Kadıköy (Chalcedon). The city dates back to the 5th century BC, making it at least 2,500 years old.
Erdogan notes that the ancient city played a crucial role in the agricultural and forestry investments of the Roman period. Excavations, particularly in the theater section, which has a capacity of 12,000 people, have revealed the historical, cultural, and economic richness of the city during that time.
The ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium is the only public structure discovered in Black Sea archaeology. It indicates that the city was both significant and populated, as evidenced by the construction of a theater capable of accommodating 12,000 spectators. Erdogan believes that the ancient city has the potential to become a major tourist destination.
The primary goal of the ongoing excavations is to contribute to the history and culture of Anatolia, Turkey, and the global cultural heritage. These archaeological efforts aim to shed light on the past while preserving and promoting the ancient city’s historical significance.
