Archaeologists exploring the site of an ancient Greek settlement in southern Turkey unearthed a beautifully preserved mosaic floor dating back to the second century BC. What made this mosaic floor especially notable was the distinctive portrait it featured depicting Calliope (or Kalliope), one of the legendary Nine Muses from Greek and later Roman mythology. The excavations that produced this remarkable find were carried out as part of an ongoing restoration project in the ancient city of Side on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast.
These digs are sponsored by Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, which has just announced the amazing discovery in a post on its account on the social media site X . A Greek Settlement Dedicated to Gods - and the Muses Located in the Manvgat district in the province of Antalya, the city of Side had a rich and complex history, dating back to its founding in the seventh century BC by Greek colonizers from Western Anatolia. Destined to remain famous for many hundreds of years as both a bustling commercial port city and a vibrant cultural center, Side remained a Greek settlement up until it was first occupied by the Romans in 78 BC, after which the city’s culture evolved to include a mixture of Greek and Roman elements.
Hard to Grasp Relief of Man Holding His Phallus Found in Turkey The Nine Muses: Daughters of Zeus and Memory, Goddesses of the Arts Roman amphitheater of ancient Side city Antalya Turkey drone photo, aerial top view. ( Par.