2,000-Year-Old Head of Eros and Mosaic Discovered in Kastamonu's Ancient City of Pompeiopolis
Excavations at the ancient city in Kastamonu have brought to light a large 4th-century AD floor mosaic and a head of Eros dated to the 2nd century AD.
Important historical artifacts from the Roman period have been discovered during excavations at the ancient city of Pompeiopolis, located in the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu. As part of the works, a floor mosaic of approximately 105 square meters dating to the 4th century AD and a 2,000-year-old head of Eros were unearthed.
Excavation Works Carried Out in the Ancient City
Excavation, documentation, and conservation works are being carried out under the coordination of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism at the ancient city of Pompeiopolis, situated in the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu. Significant discoveries were made in the area, which bears historical traces extending from the Roman Imperial Period to Late Antiquity.
105-Square-Meter Floor Mosaic
During the works conducted in the central nave of the basilica, a floor mosaic of approximately 105 square meters, dating to the 4th century AD and consisting of various geometric compositions, was brought to light. Conservation procedures for the mosaics, which are in a very good state of preservation, have been completed.
Discovery of the 2,000-Year-Old Head of Eros
In addition to the mosaics, a striking sculptural artifact was also found during the 2026 excavations. The head of Eros, unearthed in the pastophorion section of the basilica, was determined to date back to the second half of the 2nd century AD.
Future Excavation Goals
Experts stated that the entire mosaic flooring in the central nave of the basilica has not yet been brought to light. With ongoing excavation work, the aim is to uncover and document the remaining portion of the mosaic and to fully understand the architectural plan of the structure.