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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos

In the Termessos Ancient City located in Döşemealtı, Antalya, which is being excavated for the first time, two monumental tombs standing 14 meters high are being restored using their original stones.

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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos

The efforts focus on the necropolis area, which contains over 3,000 tombs, most of which are sarcophagi, and more than 900 inscriptions.

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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos

Teams are working to restore two monumental tombs, each approximately 14 meters tall, which have been down for hundreds of years.

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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos

Experts conducting durability analyses on the identified original stones have processed each stone in three dimensions and created a computer model of the monument.

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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos

Once the restoration is complete, the stones will be placed back onto their original podiums at the site of the monumental tombs.

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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos

Dr. Koçak, who found another monumental tomb's inscription, noted that it belonged to a woman and was commissioned by her and her husband.

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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos

Located at the foothills of Güllük Mountain, Termessos is situated in a rugged area and is considered to have been spared from looting after ancient times due to its harsh terrain. Historical records state that Alexander the Great besieged Termessos in 333 BC but could not capture the city due to its strong defense.

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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos
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Restoration of two monumental tombs in Termessos