Blaundus
Blaundos
Türkiye · Uşak
In brief
Blaundus in Ulubey district was built on an elevation surrounded by deep valleys. Investigations in the city and its surrounding necropolis are revealing its architecture and tombs, particularly those of the Roman period.
What was found?
- 1Painted rock-cut tombs
Vine branches, grape clusters, wreaths, and flowers appear on the walls and ceilings of the rock-cut burial chambers. According to researchers, the enlargement of the chambers over time shows that they were used as family tombs over generations.
- 2Monumental tomb
A tomb outside the city entrance whose steps and decorated architectural fragments have been uncovered. According to researchers, it dates to the Early Roman Period and is thought to have possibly been built for a person important to the city.
- 3Stadium
The sports building near the city gate. It shows that the city had a large public space set aside for competitions.
- 4Greek and Latin inscriptions
Inscriptions in both languages have been found in the city. They are direct documents for studying the written culture of Blaundos.
What does it point to?
The remains of Blaundos indicate urban life with spaces for sport and commemoration, alongside a location well suited to defence. According to researchers, the enlargement and continued use of the rock-cut tombs show that family ties were also important in burial arrangements.
What did it teach us?
- It revealed that rock-cut tombs could be transformed from single-chamber into multi-chamber structures.
- It documented the decoration of tomb interiors with vegetal wall paintings.
- It showed that a monumental tomb also stood outside the city entrance.
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In 2024, a monumental tomb thought to date to the 1st century AD was uncovered.
Record
- Culture
- Macedonian, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine
- Team / historical
- Uşak Museum Directorate
- Coordinates
- 38.3569°, 29.2089°
Sources
- muze.gov.tr
- aa.com.tr
- en.wikipedia.org
- gonulluyuzbiz.gov.tr
- Anadolu Ajansı — Kaya mezarları; kazı başkanı Birol Can'ın açıklamaları
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