Friday, July 23, 2021

Beneath Istanbul, Archaeologists Explore An Ancient City's Byzantine Basements

Archaeologist Ferudun Ozgumus stands in what is believed to be a Byzantine-era substructure in Istanbul.

Below the surface of the sprawling, modern metropolis is a different world. Archaeologists are gaining insights into the city's ancient past by examining the basements of ordinary buildings.

(Image credit: Nicole Tung/NPR)

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