Revealing ancient architecture in Kayseri with Roman floor paintings and special inscriptions

Explore the ancient palace with over 300 square meters of mosaics, Latin and Greek inscriptions, offering a new perspective on ancient history in Türkiye.

In the İncesu district of Kayseri, Türkiye, experts from the Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council unexpectedly found a unique ancient architectural complex. Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council.

It is a system of mosaic floor paintings at the ruins of an ancient palace right in Memduh Büyükkılıç City. Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç City Heritage Council.

This mosaic system is estimated to date back to the late Roman period, around the 4th century AD. Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council.

About 300 square meters of intact mosaic floors were excavated at the site. Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council.

This palace complex with more than 10 rooms is notable for having the largest mosaic floor in Central Anatolia. Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council.

In this large mosaic, experts found an inscription in Latin that translates as: "On the occasion of the 30th anniversary and we pray that this work will continue to stand strong into the 40th year. This building (fabrica) was built under the leadership of our friend Hyacinthos. O building, you have now reached the pinnacle of splendor." Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council.

While the Greek inscription reads: "Enter here if you are in good health." Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council.

During the excavation nearby, the Epi Uakithou Kometos Ktistou inscription, believed to date back to the Uakinthos Kometos period, was also discovered. Photo: @Memduh Büyükkılıç Municipal Heritage Council.

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