Turkey: Ancient treasures uncovered in western region

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Source: Istanbul, 13 July (AKI)

- Archeological treasures including a Greek amphitheatre have been unearthed in the ancient city of Laodicea, which is being excavated in western Turkey. Local businesses have been working with regional leaders in the western province of Denizli on the project, the first of its kind in Turkey.

"Something has taken place here that is unseen in the rest of the country," Celal Simsek, head of the excavation team, told the Anatolia news agency.

"The industrialists and businessmen of Denizli contributed to the Laodicea excavations in 2003-2004. This is the finest example of taking care of an ancient city."

Laodicea, originally called Diospolis, or the City of Zeus, was built by Antiochus II Theos, in 261-253 BC, in honour of his wife Laodice.

http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/CultureAndMedia/?id=3.0.3538600291

[imdjh]

1. Return the amphitheater to Greece! nt

[aquart]

2. All I want is a complete working model of the amphitheatre.

Any amphitheatre, really. Is that too much to ask?