(MENAFN) Excavations at Perre Ancient City in Adıyaman, located in southeastern Türkiye, have brought to light a residential complex dating back 1,500 years to the Roman period, according to officials.

A team consisting of four archaeologists and 20 laborers discovered a 154-square-meter living area that includes a tandoor and two connected rooms, suggesting that the structure functioned as a domestic dwelling.

Perre Ancient City, recognized as one of the five principal cities of the Kommagene civilization, has yielded several fresh findings during this year’s archaeological work.

In an interview with a news agency, Mehmet Yelken, the provincial Culture and Tourism Director, stated that a variety of artifacts depicting daily life were retrieved from the site. These included coins, bronze items, and assorted household objects.

The recently uncovered architectural remains are situated close to the basilica renowned for its “Paradise Mosaic.”

Yelken emphasized that Perre’s prominent position at the intersection of ancient trade and military routes continues to provide a wealth of archaeological material.

“The presence of the tandoor clearly indicates this was an active living space,” he remarked. “We believe the structure represents a significant example of Roman-era domestic life ... we expect even more valuable finds in the coming period.”

Excavations at Perre, which show traces of the Roman era, have been conducted sporadically since 2001. Earlier discoveries at the site include a Roman fountain, block-stone constructions, water channels, and numerous architectural remnants.

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