Inscriptions, skeletal remains reveal earthquakes in Tripolis, Turkey

Excavations underway in the ancient city of Tripolis in the southwestern Denizli province have revealed skeletal fragments of those who lost their lives in earthquakes as well as inscriptions revealing the impact of those ancient earthquakes on structures.

The excavation and restoration work, which was launched in the ancient city of Buldan region in 2012, was continued by teams under the supervision of Professor Bahadir Doman, Lecturer at the Department of Archeology at Pamukkale University.

An aerial view of the ancient city of Tripolis, Denizli, southwest Turkey, September 23, 2021 (AA Photo)

While many artifacts have been brought to light in the past nine years, traces of earthquakes that occurred in the Archaic period are also being investigated at the site. The skeletal remains discovered in recent examinations on the ruins of the ancient city are believed to belong to those who may have died during earthquakes at that time.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), excavation chief Doman said that the most striking fact that was learned from their latest work is that the buildings in the ancient city, dating back to 5500 BC, were repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes and then repaired. According to him, life in the region continued despite these earthquakes.

“The people of Tripoli are used to living with earthquakes,” Doman explained. “We see that they prefer earthquake-resistant stone in their buildings. We also decided to use a variety of reinforcing materials in public buildings with multiple floors. Because of its mild climate and agricultural importance to the area, they did not abandon Tripoli. Instead, they chose to fight earthquakes.”

General view from the ancient city of Tripolis, Denizli, southwest Turkey, September 23, 2021 (AA Photo)

Furthermore, Doman said that inscriptions and monuments indicate that the city was subjected to several major earthquakes. “From inscriptions and antiquities, we believe that the city was subjected to four major earthquakes. There is an inscription dating back to the fourth century AD indicating that large public buildings were damaged in the earthquake that occurred in the city.”

Doman also said that at least 11 people were killed by those earthquakes, including some children and young adults.

Located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of downtown Denizli, Tripolis on the Mandar was an important commercial and agricultural center in the ancient region of Lydia. The ancient city also played a role in providing transportation between Continental and Phrygian. Tripolis was one of the richest cities in the region due to its strategic location. Archaeologists previously discovered a 2,000-year-old sewage system, a huge fountain, and a Roman toilet in the ancient city.

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