archaeology
Откривене око 2.000 година старе рушевине у Турској
Археолози су започели ископавања на локалитету тврђаве Рабат у области Мардин, у југоисточној Турској, где су открили рушевине старе око 2.000 година, пренела је данас агенција Анадолија.
TL;DR
- Archaeologists are excavating the Rabat Fortress in Mardin, southeastern Turkey.
- The site contains ruins approximately 2,000 years old.
- The fortress, located in the Derik district, is believed to date back to the late Roman Empire.
- Its purpose was to protect trade caravans and the region from Persian forces.
- Foundings include churches, water reservoirs, tombs, water channels, and residential settlements.
- The site is considered one of the best-preserved after the ancient city of Dara.
- Further excavations aim to uncover more structures and develop the area as a tourist destination.
- The fortress was strategically located above the Mesopotamian plain and likely defended the route between Diyarbakir and Viranşehir.