Historical mosaics and head of Eros found in the Ancient City of Pompeiopolis
During excavations in Kastamonu, a large 4th-century AD floor mosaic and a head of Eros dating back to the 2nd century AD were brought to light.
During excavation works carried out in the ancient city of Pompeiopolis, located in the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu, a floor mosaic of approximately 105 square meters dating to the 4th century AD and a head of Eros belonging to the second half of the 2nd century AD were discovered.
Location and Scope of Excavation Works
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy shared details of the ongoing excavation works at the ancient city of Pompeiopolis in the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu, which is among the important centers of the Paphlagonia Region.
Features of the Floor Mosaic
During the 2026 excavation works carried out in the central nave of the basilica, well-preserved floor mosaics of approximately 105 square meters, consisting of geometric compositions and dating to the 4th century AD, were uncovered.
It was reported that the entire mosaic flooring has not yet been unearthed, excavations are ongoing, and conservation work on the exposed section has been completed.
Historical Artifact: Head of Eros
Within the scope of the excavations, a head of Eros dating to the second half of the 2nd century AD, approximately between 150-160 AD, was found in the Pastophorion section of the basilica.
Architectural Phases of the Structure
It was stated that the initial construction phase of the basilica dates back to the second half of the 2nd century AD, and that the structure underwent architectural and functional transformation in later periods.
It was recorded that the structure located in the ancient city gained the character of an episcopal center in the 5th century AD.