Ancient city turned into archaeological park

The ancient Anatolian city of Tilmen Tumulus has been turned into a tourist attraction under the stewardship of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Tourists are now free to take tours around the site, with guide information on wall displays written in both Turkish and English, reports the Anatolia News Agency.

The ministry was helped by scientists from Bologna University in Italy and members of both institutions attended the opening ceremony on Wednesday (October 24th).

"The park will also have some tools measuring humidity and warmth in the air and the data will be monitored through the internet," explains the news provider.

Looking ahead to the future prospects of the park, the verdict was optimistic.

The news provider said: "It is expected that the Tumulus will draw more tourists thanks to its current situation."

Excavations have revealed that a big city occupied the site in 3000 BC, according to Istanbullife.

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