Soli Pompeiopolis Archive

The area of the ancient Soli/Pompeiopolis is now knows an Viranşehir - literally meaning the 'Ruined City'.

Archaeologists Focus On Greek Poet Aratus’ Memorial Tomb And Ruins Of Soli Pompeiopolis

AncientPages.com | August 12, 2020

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists are excavating a memorial tomb of the ancient Greek didactic poet Aratus in the Mediterranean province of Mersin’s Mezitli district, Turkey. The

$Some parts of the 82-cm-long and 60-cm-wide bust have fractures, but the artifact is solid with no major damages overall. The bust depicts a bearded man looking right with a stern face. Image credit: Hurriyet Daily News$

Archaeology

1,700-Year-Old Roman Bust Excavated In Ancient City Of Soli Pompeiopolis In Turkey

AncientPages.com | July 19, 2018

AncientPages.com - A 1,700-year-old Roman marble bust has been unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Soli Pompeiopolis in the southern province of Mersin’s Mezitli district, Turkey. The