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Nicaea Council site archaeological discovery
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In early July 2026, archaeologists announced the uncovering of remains believed to be part of the first church built for the historic Council of Nicaea in İznik, Turkey. By the end of the month, a detailed excavation report identified the original 325 AD site of the First Ecumenical Council beneath a lakeside palace. The team, investigation, led by Prof. Professor Mustafa Sahin of Uludağ University, recovered University alongside an international team, identified the remains as the Temple of St Neophytos. The discovery was prompted by researchers noticing that floor paving extended beyond the walls of an existing basilica. Recovered artifacts, including wall fragments, a tiled floor, a column base and artifacts such as base, a gold ring ring, and a bead, linking provide evidence of the sanctuary site’s history. The presence of the ring and bead, dating to historical accounts the Oemulid and confirming its destruction Abbasid periods, suggests the site saw continued use in later centuries. The findings align with historical accounts from Eusebius of Caesarea, who described a modest sanctuary used by hundreds of bishops. Evidence suggests the early temple was destroyed by a 368 AD earthquake and later reconstruction subsequently replaced by the Church of the Holy Fathers around 380 AD. Further analysis This site is planned linked to trace the monument’s architectural evolution. foundational 325 AD council that resulted in the Nicene Creed and sought to unify Christian doctrine regarding the teachings of Arius.
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