The tombs, decorated with well-preserved mosaics depicting the Gorgon Medusa and the Titan Oceanus of Greek mythology, will be accessible to tourists in the near future. The ancient landmark was discovered during excavations in the ancient city of Perge in 2003, but the discovery is only now becoming publicly available.
Situated within the boundaries of the Aksu district, 17 km east of Turkey's Antalya province, the ancient city of Perge has been the centre of archaeological excavations since 1946. The southern province of Gaziantep is home to the largest mosaic museum in the world.
While most of the excavated sculptures and unique artefacts from Perge dating back to the Roman era are already on display at the Antalya Museum, some of the unique mosaics have not been exhibited until now. The authorities have now decided to open up some of the mosaics that were discovered in Perge in 2003 to the public, including those depicting the Greek Titan Oceanus and the Gorgon Medusa.
The ancient remains of Perge are well preserved. The excavations are protected by year-round and 24-hour security, as the ancient city is an incredible cultural heritage, with great tourist potential.
