04-01-2008, 02:56 PM
Can I draw the members attention to the plight of this site of Archaeological interest- http://www.europanostra.org/save_allianoi.html
This is bordering on criminal and the Turkish government are wavering due to the weight of public opinion. Built in the Hadrianic period, it is largely unexplored but to date they have found mosaics, columns in situ and buildings complete up to the second story. This has the potential to be second only to Pompeii in it's importance. So far this organisation has had over 35,000 signatures for their petition to save this amazing site that is due to be submerged under a new reservoir. Even local people recognise the value to them in tourism rather than a dam which will have a lifespan of only fifty years. Any delay may gain the time that is required to have this declared a World Heritage site.
Thanks
Alan
This is bordering on criminal and the Turkish government are wavering due to the weight of public opinion. Built in the Hadrianic period, it is largely unexplored but to date they have found mosaics, columns in situ and buildings complete up to the second story. This has the potential to be second only to Pompeii in it's importance. So far this organisation has had over 35,000 signatures for their petition to save this amazing site that is due to be submerged under a new reservoir. Even local people recognise the value to them in tourism rather than a dam which will have a lifespan of only fifty years. Any delay may gain the time that is required to have this declared a World Heritage site.
Thanks
Alan