The ruins of an ancient Greek city, which once flourished in Asia Minor, have reappeared after decades of oblivion, thanks to drought.
Skepsis, a city founded in the 6th century BC, sank beneath the waters of the Bayramiç Dam in the 1990s. But as the water level dropped dramatically due to drought, the ruins of a 1,500-year-old church and bathhouse came to light, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
The discovery of these archaeological treasures is an important opportunity for scholars to better understand life in ancient Greek and Roman Asia Minor. The architecture of the bath, with its decorative elements, sheds light on the construction techniques, social customs and healing practices of the time.
Beyond its architectural value, Skepsis also bears memories of famous residents. Demetrius of Skepsis, a renowned grammarian of the 2nd century BC, and Metrodorus, philosopher, politician and teacher of rhetoric, testify to the city's intellectual heyday.
Φαντάσου! Η ξηρασία φέρνει στο φως αρχαίους θησαυρούς. Ποιος να το περίμενε;
Φανταστικό! Η ιστορία πάντα βρίσκει τον τρόπο να αναδύεται. Πόσα άλλα κρύβονται άραγε;
Τι φοβερή ανακάλυψη! Η ιστορία δεν χάνεται ποτέ, ακόμα και κάτω απ’ το νερό. Η φύση έχει τον τρόπο της.