Excavations in ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium reveal 10,000-seat theater

Excavations in ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium reveal 10,000-seat theater

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Excavations in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, located in Duzce, northwest Türkiye, have reached their final phase, with plans to open the site’s theater—capable of accommodating 10,000 spectators—for tourism next year, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

Dating back to the 3rd century BC, the city has survived numerous earthquakes over the centuries, and remarkably, the theater's structural integrity has remained intact. Archaeologists have made significant discoveries during the excavation, shedding new light on the region’s ancient history.

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