A Turkish man visits a thermal bath February 5, 2008 in the historical city Allianoi, in Izmir, western Turkey, once a healing center due to theraputic sping waters. The old thermal city, often compared to Pompei for its extraordinarily conserved state, will soon be engulfed in water of a dam reservoir to the despair of archaeologists
Workers dump sand over the Allianoi, the world’s oldest known spa settlement, which is at risk of being submerged under water following the construction of a nearby dam, on September 24, 20010 in Allianoi, Turkey. The possibility of the ancient city being destroyed by the Yortanli Dam remains a contentious issue in country. Allianoi sits inside an area that is expected to be submerged by the dam, the construction of which was recently completed. However, the dam is not yet fully operational due to the ongoing discussion regarding the preservation of Allianoi’s ruins.
This photo taken February 5, 2008 shows columns in the historical city of Allianoi, in Izmir, western Turkey, once a healing center due to therapeutic spring waters. The old thermal city, often compared to Pompei for its extraordinarily conserved state, will soon be engulfed in water of a dam reservoir to the despair of archaeologists
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