Ancient Civilizations1,850-Year-Old Roman Thermal Complex Emerges at Myra Posted on January 21, 2026 by Administrator In the ancient Lycian city of Myra, nestled within modern-day Demre in Turkey’s Antalya province, archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary thermal structure that challenges conventional understanding of Roman bathing architecture. The discovery, dating back to the 2nd century AD, reveals a sophisticated healing complex built directly atop active thermal springs, representing an architectural type previously unknown in the region.
