Archeologists continue work to unearth Uzuncaburc ancient city in S.Turkey

MERSIN, Turkey

Work continues in southern Turkey to unearth the ancient Hellenistic city of Uzuncaburc, the head of the excavations told Anadolu Agency on Monday.

The 50-strong dig team, led by senior archaeologist Umit Aydinoglu, is working on the excavation and restoration of the ancient city which served during the Hellenistic era as a provincial capital and major religious center, now located in the province of Mersin.

Efforts are underway to unearth the ruins' theater, altar, temple, and Hellenistic tower, said Aydinoglu, a faculty member at Mersin University

Highlighting that the ruins of the ancient city are well-preserved, Aydinoglu said he expects a significant surge in number of visitors to come to the city once work is complete.

*Writing by Ahmet Gencturk