
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that mosaics from the 4th century AD and the head of Eros from the 2nd century AD were found in the Pompeiopolis excavations.
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Pompeiopolis is an ancient city whose urban and religious history is being investigated through excavations. The first construction phase of the basilica is dated to the second half of the 2nd century AD.
Ersoy said, "We have unearthed approximately 105 square meters of very well-preserved floor mosaics consisting of geometric compositions dating back to the 4th century AD. Moreover, the entire mosaic floor in the central nave has not yet been unearthed. Our excavations continue. Let us give the good news of another important find from our 2026 work, an Eros head dated to the second half of the 2nd century AD." he said.
Stating that the first construction phase of the basilica dates back to the second half of the 2nd century AD, Ersoy stated that they continue to reveal the urban and religious history of Pompeiopolis in a more holistic way with excavations, documentation and conservation works.
Minister Ersoy thanked the excavation committee and those who contributed to the work, especially the teams of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums of the Ministry.

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During the excavations carried out in the Ancient City of Pompeiopolis in Taşköprü district of Kastamonu, A.D. 105 square meter geometric floor mosaic from the 4th century and A.D. An Eros head statue dating back to the 2nd century was found.