Planning is underway to turn parts of the ancient city of Zeugma, in Turkey, into an archaeological park. Work is expected to commence August 1, according to reports in the Turkish Daily News.
Zeugma was founded in 300 B.C. by Alexander the Great under the name of Selevkaya Euphrates. In 64 B.C., Zeugma was conquered and ruled by the Roman Empire and renamed Zeugma, meaning "bridge-passage" or "bridge of boats".
During Roman rule, the city became one of the attractions in the region, due to its commercial potential originating from its geographically strategic location because the city was one of the stops on the Silk Road, which went from Antakya all the way to China.
The famous Zuegma mosaics, considered to be the most important findings, as well as the collection of seals and wall paintings uncovered during excavations in the ancient city are still on display at the Gaziantep Archaeology Museum.
Click to read the full article in the Turkish Daily News. Also, a site devoted to Zuegma.
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