January 26, 2007

Ancient Turkish site to be destroyed for dam building

The Allianoi archaeological site could soon be underwater if authorities carry out their plans to flood a newly constructed reservoir. Constructed during the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian during the second century AD, only 20% of Allianoi has been excavated and "is in an absolutely astonishing state of preservation."

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