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Recent archaeological excavations in Turkey have uncovered the site of a Roman hospital turned Christian holy site, providing new insight into centuries of history. ancient history.
Ankara’s state-run broadcaster Anadolu Agency (AA) reported the discovery on October 8.
The ruins were discovered in the ancient city of Kaunos in Mugla province in southwestern Türkiye. They were inside the monastery area within the city walls.
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This place has attracted tourists for many years due to its rock-cut structures. Lycian tomb, It has ancient mosaics and a 5,000-seat theater, and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List.
But archaeologists have now added a third-century Roman hospital to their list of possible sites. This building was used as a military garrison hospital during Roman times.
Archaeologists have discovered a Roman hospital in the ancient Turkish city of Kaunos, which later became a sacred site for Christians. (Daamus Jenk/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Archaeologists have been excavating at the Late Antiquity complex since 2022, but the discovery was only recently made.
Excavation leader Ufuk Čeltyuk also told AA that previous excavations had unearthed “instruments used in particular in the medical field.”
“This year, we have noticed an increase in the number of such people. medical equipment” said the professor.
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“Based on the recovered materials, we can say that the first phase of the complex dates from the 2nd to 3rd century AD and functioned as a health center or hospital.”
Choltuk said the hospital eventually served not only soldiers but also ordinary people.
The ruins of Kaunos, famous for its Lycian tombs, now house a Roman hospital-turned-church. (Daamus Jenk/Anadolu via Getty Images)
meanwhile era of christianizationthe structure was transformed into a church, surprising the excavators.
“There was a structure on the upper terrace of the complex. This year we completely exposed it, revealing a beautifully preserved church,” said Choltük.
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Chertyuk estimates that the hospital was converted into a religious facility in the 6th century AD.
“It remains intact in every respect,” the archaeologist said.
Turkish archaeologists have revealed that the hospital served both the military and civilians before it became a sanctuary. (Daamus Jenk/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“Thanks to this church, it becomes clear that the 3rd century hospital was converted into a religious center during the Christian era, dating back to the 6th century AD.”
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Excavators have discovered coins from the Aydinid principality, which ruled from the 13th to the 14th century, and were also used during the Turkish period.
The discovery marks one of many major archaeological discoveries in Asia Minor in recent months.
The Kaunos discovery, pictured here, joins a series of recent archaeological discoveries across Asia Minor, including Troy and Olympus. (Daamus Jenk/Anadolu via Getty Images)
In Troy, authorities recently gold brooch Troy is home to rare jade stones that offer a glimpse into the city’s pre-Greek past.
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This summer, archaeologists discovered ruins from the 5th century at Olympus. christ church The message read, “Only those who follow the right path will enter here.”
