Three-thousand-year-old rock tombs, found in the Ortaca region of Mugla province, will be protected from the elements by a nanotechnology-based system, starting in September.
Kaunus Ancient City, found in the Ortaca area of Dalyan town is well-known for its ancient history. Its archaeological excavations, which began in 1966 and are still continuing, usually produce rich discoveries.
Archaeologist Erkan Kart, who participates in the area digs, said, that new excavations in the Ortaca area revealed a basilica from Roman times, an agora and Demeter’s holy venues. “The basilica venue in the excavation revealed that there were spaces devoted to shopping, trade and legal institutions in the Roman times,” Kart said to Anatolia news agency.
Protecting the ancient works
“The excavation work includes conservation, restoration and an archaeological park. We will determine the depth of these venues in our continued research,” he added. “On the other hand, the preservation of the rock tombs found in the excavations, will begin in September. The nanotechnology-based protection system will be activated in September and will last ten years.” The rock tombs have an ancient history of 2,400 years and the team will use nanotechnology to preserve and protect those tombs.
“Apart from Kaunos excavation works, another big project is waiting for the Turkish archaeology team,” said the archaeologist, adding that the team is working to protect rock tombs from sunlight and rain.
“We have spoken to the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey [TUBITAK], and they have agreed to work with us on this project. We will work on the exclusive protection projection for this issue,” said Kart.
Source: Hurriyet Daily News [August 06, 2011]
Kaunus Ancient City, found in the Ortaca area of Dalyan town is well-known for its ancient history. Its archaeological excavations, which began in 1966 and are still continuing, usually produce rich discoveries.
Archaeologist Erkan Kart, who participates in the area digs, said, that new excavations in the Ortaca area revealed a basilica from Roman times, an agora and Demeter’s holy venues. “The basilica venue in the excavation revealed that there were spaces devoted to shopping, trade and legal institutions in the Roman times,” Kart said to Anatolia news agency.
Protecting the ancient works
“The excavation work includes conservation, restoration and an archaeological park. We will determine the depth of these venues in our continued research,” he added. “On the other hand, the preservation of the rock tombs found in the excavations, will begin in September. The nanotechnology-based protection system will be activated in September and will last ten years.” The rock tombs have an ancient history of 2,400 years and the team will use nanotechnology to preserve and protect those tombs.
“Apart from Kaunos excavation works, another big project is waiting for the Turkish archaeology team,” said the archaeologist, adding that the team is working to protect rock tombs from sunlight and rain.
“We have spoken to the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey [TUBITAK], and they have agreed to work with us on this project. We will work on the exclusive protection projection for this issue,” said Kart.
Source: Hurriyet Daily News [August 06, 2011]