The Skeleton Found In Kusadasi
During excavation work at the ancient Kadıkalesi in Kusadasi, Aydın, the team found the skeleton of a woman estimated to be from the 13th century. The theam found a skeleton, belonging to a woman aged 34-38 and standing at 1 meter 63 centimeters, in the church section of the excavation site. The team believes the woman’s skeleton may belong to the wife of a bureaucrat or someone who made donations to the church.
During excavation work at the monumental church in Kadıkalesi (Anaia) Ancient City, a settlement area from prehistory to the Ottoman era in Kusadasi district, they discovered the skeleton under the stones referred to as a “water channel.”
According to anthropologists’ examination, the woman from in the 13th century, is believed to have been buried in the church because she made significant donations to the church or was the wife of a bureaucrat. The examination showed that the woman must have been 34-38 and was 1 meter 63 centimeters tall.
Why Is The Skeleton In Kusadasi So Important?
Provincial Culture and Tourism Director Umut Tuncer and Honorary President of Kadıkalesi Mound Excavation, Professor Dr. Zeynep Mercangöz, conducted an examination at the church where they found the skeleton. Tuncer stated, “What actually turns a cultural structure into a tourist destination is the addition of certain elements that increase its attractiveness and charm. Kadıkalesi is a very rich destination in this sense. It is full of discoveries exciting us as we discover new mysteries at every point. Last month, we made a discovery of a grave from the 1300s. Inside the grave, we found a skeleton of a woman who is estimated to be about 1.63 meters tall.”
Kadıkalesi is an area that is with a small metropolitan area. Therefore, the discovery of such artifacts in various parts of Kadıkalesi enhances your tourist route ability. In addition to increasing the enjoyment of the tour in Kadıkalesi, the artifacts also become an important element in turning Kadıkalesi into a center of attraction for the future of Kusadasi and Aydin.
During the excavation, art historian Umut Kardaşlar, one of those who discovered the skeleton, said, “We thought this could be a water canal. However, when we opened it upon the request of our team members, we realized it was a tomb. According to the examination of our anthropologist professors, the tomb belonged to a woman aged 34-38 and measuring 1 meter 63 centimeters. It is not a common occurrence to bury a woman in a church. This woman must have made a significant donation to the church or been the spouse of a bureaucrat. That is why her tomb is in the church section of Kadıkalesi.”
How To Get To Kusadasi From Dalaman Airport (DLM)?
There are several ways to get to Kusadasi from Dalaman Airport:
Rent a car: You can rent a car at the airport and drive to Kusadasi. This is a convenient option if you want to explore the area at your own pace. Click here to reach google maps of this route.
Take a bus: There are several bus companies that operate between Dalaman Airport and Kusadasi. This is a cheaper option, but the journey may take longer.
Take a taxi: You can also take a taxi from the airport to Kusadasi. This is a more expensive option, but it is also the most convenient and the quickest way to get to Kusadasi.
Take a shuttle: Some hotels and resorts offer shuttle services from the airport to Kusadasi. This is a good option if you have already booked your accommodation and the shuttle service is included in the price.
How To Get To Kusadasi From Izmir Airport (ADB)?
Rent a car: You can rent a car at the airport and drive to Kusadasi. This is a convenient option if you want to explore the area at your own pace. Click here to reach google maps of this route.
Take a bus: There are several bus companies that operate between Izmir Airport and Kusadasi. This is a cheaper option, but the journey may take longer.
Take a taxi: You can also take a taxi from the airport to Kusadasi. This is a more expensive option, but it is also the most convenient and the quickest way to get to Kusadasi.
