Myndos city becomes new tourist attraction

MUĞLA - Doğan News Agency

Myndos found in Bodrum district of Muğla was unearthed on the Tavşan (Rabbit) Island and the excavations have lasted for four years in the area. DHA photo

Myndos ancient city is set to become a new major tourist attraction in the western province of Muğla, with excavation works ongoing.

Earlier, Myndos was unearthed on the Tavşan (Rabbit) Island off the district of Bodrum. The excavations, have which lasted four years so far, finally revealed some important artifacts and monuments recently.

As a result of the excavations, the famous “King’s Road,” churches from the Christian era, and storage houses have been revealed. The excavations were conducted by Professor Mustafa Şahin of Uludağ University’s archaeology department. Archaeologists also found stone tablets with “Myndos” written on them, the Roman Emperor Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus’ (53-117 A.D.), thousands-year-old temples, and tombs dating back to the early years of Christianity. The Myndos ancient city protection team has issued a written statement on Myndos and how it will become a site for tourists.

The island close is to the shore and tourists can walk through 50 to 70 meters of shallow water to reach the island.