After a property developer in noticed ancient ruins some 3-meters deep during a groundbreaking procedure in Turkey’s southwestern city of Muğla, he called local property authorities to verify the findings.
Bodrum Underwater Archaeological Museum Director Tayfun Selçuk, accompanied by three other experts examined the site and confirmed that the ruins are the remains of the villa of the richest fisherman of the Roman period, a Greek named Phainos. The ruins date back to 2nd century AD.
Archaelogical work at the construction site has resumed since June 18 while the findings were removed to Bodrum museum
The site is located in what was once known as the ancient Greek city of Halicarnassus and the discovery of the villa has unearthed many ancient artifacts.
Along with the ruins of the actual structure, experts have also located 10 tombs with some human remains, a 20 square meter mosaic, a well, a Roman bath, and other luxury items such as pottery, perfume bottles, and fishing equipment.
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