A HAGIASMA STRUCTURE IN THE MYNDOS ANCIENT CITY

Ancient Myndos City is one of the important coastal settlement in Caria region. The Hagiasma which is subject of this article located in the entrance of the ancient Harbor at Myndos. In the first part of this study, the summary of three excavation seasons have been performed and the structure of Hagiasma and the rooms located on the Floor with Mosaics in the Harbor Structure have been evaluated in terms of architecture and demonstrated with outlines. The mosaics of Kos, Torba, Sardes and Myndos harbor Mosaics belong to same repertoire in terms of motif and style. These mosaics, which have the similar labours with Harbor Mosaic in Myndos, can be dated to the late 5th century and the early 6th century AD. This case also sheds light on the history of Myndos Hagiasma. It is possible to say that the Port Complex is a structure that serves as a sacred purpose. Due to the presence of a crucifix in several marble slabs, the well, located in the back room, should be built as a Hagiasma. Even if excavations is not completed in this area, we think that harbor structure was built as a hagiasma.