DNA analysis of the jawbone fragment offers fresh insights into the storied history of the ancient city, situated at the crossroads of the Silk Road and the King's Highway in Türkiye's western province of Afyonkarahisar.
Discovered jaw is currently placed in Afyonkarahisar Museum in addition to other solid vessels discovered in the excavation. /Photo: AA
The ancient city of Apameia, located at the intersection of the historical Silk Road and the King's Highway, and one of the most important trade centres of its time, bears important traces from the Phrygian, Persian, Seleucid, and Roman civilisations. The fossil is believed to be of a"lion or a panther, anthropologists will run a DNA analysis and make determinations regarding its age and species,” he said.
Kurt said unearthing in the ancient theatre, the"most important" architectural structure of Apameia, led to discovery of different sections of the ancient Greek theatre, which generally consists of three major parts: the Orchestra, the Stage and the main theatre, called Koilon.The ancient city was the second-largest trade center after Ephesus, said Mehmet Tanir, provincial culture and tourism director.
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