Remnants of ancient necropolis excavated in Black Sea city in Turkey

A necropolis is being excavated at a veritable crossroads of ancient civilizations, in Sinop, Turkey. Workers found remnants of the 4^th century BC city of the dead while building a culture center in the ancient city on the Black Sea.

The necropolis dates to the 4^th century BC, and many artifacts have been found, including amphorae, pottery, scent bottles and Greek coins.

Construction of the culture center has stopped while archaeologists excavate the necropolis, a word meaning “city of the dead.”

“We have also unearthed findings related to the Jewish faith in the west of the necropolis area. Works have been continuing,” said Sinop Museum Director Hüseyin Vura. 

Sinop Governor Yasemin Özata Çetinkaya said finds like this are often made in Sinop as “the city is located on really historic land.”