EXACAVATION OF SILLYON IN THE 2022 SEASON
The 2022 excavation works at the ancient city of Sillyon, located in Serik district of Antalya province, were carried out between August 11th and December 21st under the excavation permit numbered 2749943 and dated July 28th, 2022, issued by the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The works were conducted by a team consisting of Sultan ERTÜRK, an expert from the Antalya Restoration and Conservation Regional Laboratory Directorate, and other team members as representatives of the Ministry. Additionally, in accordance with the cooperation agreement signed between the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums and the Turkish Historical Society (TTK) on December 1st, 2020, the Sillyon excavation was extended for 12 months with the support of TTK. The 2021 and 2022 excavation works were also carried out within this framework.
In the 2022 season, drilling and excavation works were conducted at the East Tribune of the Stadion, the Main City Gate, and the Lower Mosque structures in Sillyon. Various research and projects were carried out in many areas of the city in parallel with the excavation works. Along with the drawing and inventory studies of the artifacts discovered during the excavation works, restoration and conservation practices have also been completed. The works were supported by the Atatürk Culture, Language and History Higher Institution (TTK).
Clearing of debris and rubble from the Turkish Stadion East Stand Weed and Woody Plant Cleaning. House ruins in the East Tribune of the Stadium.
The Sillyon Ancient City Monumental Structures Survey, Restitution, Restoration, Static, Electrical, Mechanical, Landscape, Display and Arrangement Project, which was awarded by the Serik Municipality, has completed the project design stages and has been reviewed and approved by the Antalya Conservation Board. The implementation of the project, which is funded by the Antalya Governorate Investment Monitoring Coordination Presidency (YIKOB), is planned to start in 2023.
Display of the structures and route within the scope of the project on the Sillyon 3D model.
Every year, we conduct systematic geophysical surveys using the ground-penetrating radar method in both the acropolis and the Stadion structure in the western part of the city. In addition, groundwater research has been conducted using various engineering techniques. Based on the data obtained, necessary reports have been prepared, and 3D models of the researched areas have been drawn.
Magnetic results obtained in front of the wall
As part of the landscaping works in Sillyon, weed and shrub clearance as well as necessary spraying were carried out around the Stadion, where excavation works are underway, and the Ottoman Mosque, Ottoman Fountain and Main City Gate, which are being worked on as part of the Sillyon Monument Works Project. In addition, the footpaths were leveled and stone cleaning was carried out for visitors to easily explore the structures, and warning signs were hung in some buildings and various points.
Stadion Plant Pest Control Stadium Weed Cleaning.
Main City Gate Area Landscaping Warning Sign of the Main City Gate.