Tyana Ruins and Aqueducts Ancient Tyana ruins are in Kemerhisar Town, Bor district. The ruins are buried under a large part of the town. Important sculptural works found in various places in various parts of the town, as well as works and architectural pieces unearthed as a result of scientific excavations at the ruins, are exhibited in Niğde Museum. The town was named Kemerhisar due to the arches built in the Roman Period to carry the spring water that gave life to the ancient pool in Bahçeli Town, called the Roman pool. The arches are underground from the Roman pool to the interior of Kemerhisar Town. The arches in the remaining section and up to the excavation area are on the ground. Water was carried from the Roman pool to the city through the aqueducts, most of which are still standing. Aqueducts A.D. II-III. It belongs to centuries. Source: Cappadocia Niğde Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorat
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