"Treasure dig threatens Bosporus tunnel
May 2, 2006, 15:54 GMT
ISTANBUL, Turkey (UPI) -- A 4th century seaport has been discovered in Turkey at one end of a planned $2.6 billion tunnel under the Bosporus Straits.
The idea of linking Europe with Asia by an underwater tunnel was first proposed by Sultan Abdul Mecit 150 years ago, the BBC said. But that plan has struck a 21st century historical obstacle: an archaeological treasure trove."
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