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Mysterious structure discovered in Istanbul

20-05-2021
Sourced from: Hürriyet Daily News

Turkish archaeologists discovered the ruins of a structure dates from in the 3rd century BC, during excavations at Haydarpaşa in Istanbul, a historic railway station located on the Asian side of the city. The structure covers a large area and is like apse in shape, which is a common feature in ancient churches.

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