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...expedition unearthed a number of other important finds, including an early Christian basilica of the time of Constantine, 40 graves dug into the ruins of the church and Lydian sculptures, jewelry and pottery, George M.A. Hanfmann, professor of Archaeology, said...
...Hanfmann, the leader of the expedition, said the archaeologists also managed to complete the restoration and conservation of the western part of the city...
...foot long fortress, built in the sixth or fifth century B.C., reveals the Lydians had a sophisticated military architecture, Hanfmann said...
...discovery of the Christian basilica shows that Sardis had a large Christian community by 350 A.D. "It is the earliest church we have yet discovered at Sardis," Hanfmann said. "It is significant...
...Hanfmann said members of the expedition have received an honorary citation from the Turkish government for their "contribution to Turkish culture." impact of Christianity upon ancient cities that an entire new city quarter was constructed together with the church...