Knidos Ancient City in Trkiye unveils its 2,600-year-old church [View all]

[Judi Lynn]

by Daily Sabah with AA

ISTANBUL Dec 15, 2024 - 11:24 am GMT+3



An aerial view of the ancient city of Knidos and the newly restored 2,600-year-old Great Church, Muğla, Türkiye, Dec. 15, 2024. (AA Photo)


The 2,600-year-old Great Church of Knidos Ancient City in the Datça district of Muğla is being restored, and its columns will soon be rebuilt. It will soon be opened to tourism.

Muğla, in the southwestern part of Türkiye along the Aegean coast, is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and rich historical sites. The city of Knidos, one of the most important centers of art and commerce in ancient times, continues to captivate visitors with its enduring magnificent structures. Welcoming thousands of local and international tourists every year, the city is renowned for its column-lined harbor avenue, agora, two ancient theaters, and twin harbors.

Knidos is said to have witnessed the lives of notable figures such as the astronomer and mathematician Eudoxus, the physician Euryphon, the painter Polygnotus, and Sostratus, the architect of the Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The city occupies a special location where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet. Eudoxus' sundial, considered a groundbreaking invention of its time, still stands in its original place in the ancient city.

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Doksanaltı explained that the city’s main arteries and associated public and religious structures are being gradually unearthed. These efforts involve not only scientific publications but also conservation and restoration to ensure these areas are preserved for future generations.

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