(MENAFN) Excavations at Perre Ancient City in Adıyaman, southeastern Türkiye, have uncovered a 1,500-year-old residential structure dating back to the Roman period, officials said.

A team of four archaeologists and 20 workers unearthed a 154-square-meter living space featuring a tandoor and two adjoining rooms, indicating the site was a domestic residence.
Perre Ancient City, one of the five main cities of the ancient Kommagene civilization, has yielded several discoveries during this year’s excavations.

Mehmet Yelken, provincial Culture and Tourism Director, told a news agency that numerous artifacts reflecting daily life were recovered, including coins, bronze items, and household objects. The newly exposed remains are located near the basilica known for its “Paradise Mosaic.”

Yelken emphasized Perre’s strategic location at the crossroads of ancient trade and military routes, which continues to provide a rich array of archaeological material. “The presence of the tandoor clearly indicates this was an active living space,” he said. “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 bear traces of the Roman period, have been conducted intermittently since 2001, previously revealing a Roman fountain, block-stone structures, water channels, and numerous architectural remains.

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