Archaeologists unearth ancient city in Turkeys south-west Aegean province

Archaeologists are unearthing the ancient city of Tabea in the Aegean province of Denizli in south-west Turkey.

Ankara, Sept 19 : Archaeologists are unearthing the ancient city of Tabea in the Aegean province of Denizli in south-west Turkey.

Governor Hasan Canpolat said excavations have started at three parts of the ancient city in Denizli's Kale district.

Canpolat visited the excavation area with Kale provincial administrator, �mer Dagdeviren, Kale mayor, Abdullah Karaayvaz, and Denizlli Culture and Tourism provincial director, Mehmet Korkmaz.

He said the archaeological excavations would bring the ancient city of Tabea to light.

"Tabea is an area where people have settled since the distant past. It will be pretty difficult for our team to excavate the region that shelters many civilizations. We have cleaned the cistern and mosque in the region over the last 20 days. Excavations will continue in the coming years," he said.

Canpolat said the ancient city of Tabea was very significant in terms of the history and archaeology of the region.

"It is possible to see traces of many civilizations in the ancient city. As the excavations proceed and go deeper, very important findings will be unearthed. That is why we attach great importance to these excavations," the Turkish Daily News quoted Canpolat as saying.

ANI