# Archaeological discoveries in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/archaeological-discoveries-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-10T08:29:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Archaeological developments regarding ancient sites named after Hadrian have been reported in Turkey. In Bursa, excavations in the Orhaneli district uncovered the remains of the Roman city of Hadrianoi, established around 123 AD. Researchers identified a large monumental structure that may have functioned as a gymnasium or an agora.

In a separate development in the Eskipazar district of Karabük, restoration work was completed on 1,600-year-old mosaics within a palace complex at the Hadrianopolis Ancient City. The restoration of the ‘triclinium’ area involved stabilizing the structure and cleaning surfaces to reveal two previously undocumented motifs from the Early Byzantine period.

## Claims

- The restoration of the 1,600-year-old palace complex mosaics in Hadrianopolis is complete. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The restoration work lasted approximately 3 to 4 months. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A team of approximately 12 to 13 expert restorers performed the work. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mosaics are located in a 'triclinium' or reception hall within the palace complex. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Protective measures have been implemented to shield the mosaics from rain and winter conditions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mosaics feature two unique motifs not previously found in existing literature. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Hadrianopolis Ancient City completes restoration of 1,600-year-old palace mosaics

Restoration of 1,600-year-old palace mosaics in Turkey's Hadrianopolis Ancient City is complete, revealing unique motifs previously unknown to literature.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hadrianopolis-ancient-city-completes-restoration-of-1600-year-old-palace-mosaics

### 2026-09-05: Hadrianoi Ancient City uncovered in Bursa, Turkey

Archaeologists in Bursa, Turkey, have begun excavating the ancient Roman city of Hadrianoi, founded by Emperor Hadrian in 123 AD, uncovering monumental structures on the slopes of Uludağ.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hadrianoi-ancient-city-uncovered-in-bursa-turkey

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