Excavations ongoing in ancient city of Alexandria Troas

Excavations ongoing in ancient city of Alexandria Troas

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Excavation works continue in the ancient city of Alexandria Troas, located in Turkey's northwestern Çanakkale province. (AA Photo)
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Situated on the Dardanelles Strait, Alexandria Troas had a strong and flourishing economy between the first and fourth centuries, after it became a Roman colony seaport.

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With a population of nearly 100,000 during this period, the ancient city was mostly abandoned in the ninth century after its economy deteriorated.
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