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Unearthed ruins in Olympos Ancient City attract tourists

Olympos Ancient City in Kumluca, Antalya is a travel destination for its historical ruins and beautiful beaches.

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Among the most interesting remains is the "Sarcophagus of Captain Eudomus". Located next to the river mouth, the sarcophagus features a relief depicting a ship. On the rear of the ship, which has no sails, masts, or oars, is a depiction of Aphrodite.

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Another notable remnant is the Bishop's Residence, where every room has mosaic floors. This two-story structure, which probably has been used as a civilian residence, is uniquely decorated with intricate mosaics and brickwork.

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Mosaic pieces on the surface appear to have fallen to the ground floor after the upper floor collapsed. The ground floor mosaics feature animal figures like water birds, fish, goats, rabbits, and dogs within geometric borders. These mosaics are dated to the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD based on their stylistic features.

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The mosaics on the upper floor also feature animal figures within geometric borders and date back to the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD.