2,000-Year-Old Inscription Unveils Ancient Wrestler’s Glory in Turkey

A recently unearthed inscription in the ancient city of Anemurium, Turkey, sheds light on the vibrant cultural life of the city, specifically highlighting the importance of wrestling in the 2nd century AD. The inscription, discovered in the city’s Harbor Bath, honors a wrestler named Kaikilianos, who won a prestigious competition held every five years. This finding further strengthens Anemurium’s potential to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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