Important Finds from the Roman Period in the Ancient City of Pompeiopolis

Important findings from the Roman period were unearthed during the excavations carried out in the Ancient City of Pompeiopolis, located in Taşköprü district of Kastamonu. In the central nave of the basilica, M.S. Approximately 105 square meters of floor mosaic consisting of geometric compositions, dating back to the 4th century, were unearthed. A head of Eros dating to the second half of the 2nd century was also found.

Statements were made by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism regarding the ongoing excavation, documentation and conservation work in the Ancient City of Pompeiopolis. Remarkable finds were found in the ancient city, where historical traces dating back to the Roman Imperial Period to the Late Antique Age were unearthed, especially in the work carried out in the central nave of the basilica.

A 105 SQUARE METER MOSAIC WAS UNCOVERED

In the excavations, M.S. A floor mosaic of approximately 105 square meters, dating back to the 4th century and consisting of different geometric patterns, was unearthed. The conservation work of the mosaics, which are said to be in very good condition, has also been completed.

However, the work of experts is not over yet. While it was stated that the entire mosaic floor in the central nave of the basilica was not unearthed, it was reported that excavations to reveal the rest of the mosaic are continuing.

APPROXIMATELY 2 THOUSAND YEARS OLD EROS HEAD FOUND

In addition to the mosaics, an important work of sculpture was also unearthed during the 2026 excavations. The head of Eros in the Pastophorion section of the basilica was dated back to A.D. It was stated that it dates back to the second half of the 2nd century.

It is evaluated that the find provides new information about the artistic and cultural structure of Pompeiopolis during the Roman Imperial Period. The first construction phase of the basilica dates back to approximately A.D. To the years 150-160, that is, A.D. It is stated that it dates back to the second half of the 2nd century.

EXCAVATIONS CONTINUE

The studies carried out in the Pompeiopolis Basilica provide a more detailed understanding of the change that the structure underwent from the Roman Imperial Period to Late Antiquity.

While the Eros head, architectural elements and floor mosaics from the Late Antiquity provide important data about the urban and religious history of Pompeiopolis, the aim is to reveal the architectural plan of the building and its different phases of use in a more comprehensive way with the ongoing excavations.

In the later stages of the excavation, it is aimed to reveal, document and protect the entire mosaic floor in the central nave.