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New mosaics unearthed in ancient Turkish city

Located in the Black Sea province of Karabük's Eskipazar district, Hadrianopolis is also called "Zeugma of the Black Sea" due to its unique mosaics.

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New mosaics unearthed in ancient Turkish city

Ekici went on to say that mosaics are in various parts of this square planned building and there are also various bird and amphora figures and grape basket decorations on the mosaics.

"It is only a matter of time before new mosaics are discovered. After taking the needed measures, we will open the mosaics for tourism," he added.

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New mosaics unearthed in ancient Turkish city

Established during the 1st century BC, Hadrianopolis was used as a settlement until the 8th century AD.

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New mosaics unearthed in ancient Turkish city

In the ancient city, many structures including two baths, two churches, a defense structure, rock tombs, a theater, an arched and domed building, a monumental cultic niche, city walls, villas, monumental buildings and some cult areas have been found.