New discoveries at the ancient Greek city of Smyrna in Turkey
According to Turkish news sources, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a gymnasium and an adjoining bathhouse at the ancient Greek city of Smyrna, in the western Turkish province of Izmir.
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Meanwhile, excavations at the ancient theatre's stage building, located on the slope between Kadifekale and the Agora, have also unearthed the statue of a young Satyros holding a hunting stick (Lagobolon).
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The ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Smyrna, carried out by Izmir Katip Celebi University with the permission of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have yielded evidence of a contnued 3,000 year Greek presence in the city.
Source: Anadolu Agency [August 10, 2020]
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