A gymnasium dating back to the Roman period was unearthed at a construction site in Sarayönü district in southwestern Turkish province of Konya.

The facility was discovered when an individual preparing to construct a building on his private land located near the ancient city of Laodicea, contacted the local museum directorate for a construction permit to determine if his estate was located on a protected site.

The facility was discovered when an individual preparing to construct a building on his private land located near the ancient city of Laodicea, contacted the local museum directorate for a construction permit to determine if his estate was located on a protected site.

The facility was discovered when an individual preparing to construct a building on his private land located near the ancient city of Laodicea, contacted the local museum directorate for a construction permit to determine if his estate was located on a protected site.

The facility was discovered when an individual preparing to construct a building on his private land located near the ancient city of Laodicea, contacted the local museum directorate for a construction permit to determine if his estate was located on a protected site.

Sarayönü Mayor Nafiz Solak noted that they are preparing a project for the site's protection and make sure that it is open to visitors after excavations are done.

Sarayönü Mayor Nafiz Solak noted that they are preparing a project for the site's protection and make sure that it is open to visitors after excavations are done.

Laodicea is currently on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey.​