Sea level rise puts grave of saint at risk

Heritage Preservation Regional Board, there’s a possibility some remnants or artifacts might still be found at the site.

- BY MYRIAM TOUA and EMILIA RANDALL

However, rising sea levels have led to parts of the original church being submerged, making it difficult to investigate.

INVADING

In the 11th century, the Byzantine Empire, which ruled Anatolia, lost land to the invading Seljuk Turks.