Ragıp Bey in Akhisar, Manisa, Turkey — West Asia or Southeast Europe
The Roman Columned Street
Sütunlu Roma Caddesi
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 17, 2018
1. The Roman Columned Street Marker
English Text:
In the excavations carried out in the east of the area called the "Tepe Mezarligi" (Hill Cemetery) within the range of the ancient city of Thyateira, a typical Roman street with columns was unearthed which lies in the north-south direction and which is dated between the 2nd and 4th centuries A.D. The drillings have exposed that the street runs northward from the "Tepe Mezarligi" (Hill Cemetery), towards the Hospital Mound. The uncovered section of this street is 9.83 meters in width: yet the exact width of the street cannot be determined conclusively since the eastern part remains under today's modern street. The distichous stylobate blocks of the colonnade are placed on a foundation made of rubble stones with a mixture of sand and lime. The bases found in-situ in the porch and the street with columns in the "Tepe Mezarligi" (Hill Cemetery) are dated back to the 2nd century A.D., whereas most of the coins unearthed in the fire layer belong to the 4th century A.D. and some to the period of Arcadius (395-408 A.D.).
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Thyateira (Thyatira) antik kentinin yayılım sahasındaki "Tepe Mezarlığı" (Tepe Mezarlık) olarak adlandırılan alanının doğusunda yapılan kazılarda M.S. 2 ila 4. yüzyıllar arasında tarihlenen, kuzey-güney doğrultulu sütunlu tipik bir Roma caddesi açığa çıkarılmıştır. Caddenin, Tepe Mezarlığından kuzeye, Hastane Höyüğü'ne doğru uzandığı açılan sondajlarla tespit edilmiştir. Bu caddenin açığa çıkarılan
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 17, 2018
2. The Roman Columned Street Marker
Distant view of the marker, with a view of the nearby, present day, city street and park boundary fence, in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 17, 2018
3. The Roman Columned Street Marker
A more distant view of the marker, with the nearby residential buildings in the background. The ruins of the Roman Columned Street are to the right of the marker, behind the nearby ruins and in front of the park boundary fence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 55.205′ N, 27° 50.189′ E. Marker is in Akhisar, Manisa. It is in Ragıp Bey. Marker can be reached from Şehit Polis Cemal Ilgaz Caddesi just north of İsmail Bahri Bey Cd., on the right when traveling north. This marker is situated in the Thyatira archaeological park, which is in a downtown business/residential neighborhood. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Akhisar, Manisa 45200, Turkey. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Apsidal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient City of Thyateira (Thyatira) (within shouting distance of this marker).
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 17, 2018
4. The Roman Columned Street Marker
The ruins of the Roman Columned Street are to the right of the marker (and the Indiana Jones like figure), behind the nearby ruins, and in front of the park boundary fence.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 17, 2018
5. The Roman Columned Street
Distant view of the ruins of the Roman Columned Street, situated between the park boundary fence on the left, and the park's trees and rubbled ruins on the right.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 17, 2018
6. The Roman Columned Street Marker
Distant view of the ruins of a Roman Columned street, with an Indiana Jones like figure, walking upon it.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
