NPR : Dam Project Threatens Roman Ruins in Turkey
A Dam project in Turkey, although behind, threatens to submerge the ruins of the Roman city of Allianoi forever. Unlike the removal of lots of buildings and stuff when the Aswan Dam flooded areas in Egypt, here, the Archaeologists aren't so fortunate or funded.
Thus, they are racing to finish excavating and getting "snapshots" of what the ancient town looked like before it disappears beneath the water, forever.
It's a shame, really, because what we know already suggests that this was a hub of commerce, trade and activity in the Eastern Roman Empire.
Posted by Jvstin at August 21, 2005 9:11 AM