Discovery of ancient Anatolian church linked to early Christian worshippers in Turkey
The 1,500-year-old structure features floor mosaics depicting important figures.
By Lara Rebello
February 7, 2018 10:37 GMT
Archaeologists believe they may have discovered one of the oldest churches in Turkey. The structure was unearthed as part of an archaeological study of the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in the Black Sea province of Karabük.
Researchers believe that the church dates back 1,500 years to the 5th century and was part of the ancient city which was prominent among early Christian pilgrims.
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