The Kestros Fountain, built by Emperor Hadrian, has started to flow with water again after 1800 years
The ancient “Kestros Fountain,” known to have been built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, has started to flow with water again following restoration efforts in the ancient city of Perge. The ancient city of Perge is located within the borders of Aksu district in the center of Antalya. The first traces of
Visiting hours of some museums and archaeological sites in Türkiye extended
Visiting hours of some museums and archaeological sites in Türkiye, which attracted great interest from visitors during the summer season, have been extended. According to the statement made by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the visiting hours of museums and archaeological sites have been rearranged within the scope of the 2024 tourism season. In
The 5 thousand-seat part of the stadium where gladiator fights were organized in the ancient city of Perge was opened
The 5 thousand-seat part of the stadium where gladiator fights were held in Perge, a city famous for its architecture and marble sculpture in Anatolia during the Roman Period, has been opened. Perge Ancient City is located in Aksu district, 17 kilometers east of Antalya city center. The city, where traces of the Hittite Period
Work on the arena of the 30 thousand-seat stadium in the ancient city of Perge has been completed
Work on the arena of the 30 thousand-seat stadium of the ancient city of Perge, one of the most organized Roman cities in Anatolia, has been completed. The ancient city of Perge, located 18 km east of Antalya, within the borders of Aksu district, was once the capital of the Pamphylia Region. During the Hellenistic
Ancient cities in Anatolia, containing temple ruins of the enigmatic Mithras sun cult
The belief in Mitraism, which emerged in the 2nd century BC and was widespread in the Roman Empire and other regions until the 5th century, has many temples in Anatolia. Mitraism, a Persian religion, is a mysterious cult based on the worship of a sun god named Mithra. The sun god Mithra is the creator
The massive stadium of Sillyon Ancient City is being uncovered
The 10 thousand-seat stadium of the ancient city of Sillyon in Antalya’s Serik district is being uncovered. The excavation team has so far uncovered 25 percent of the stadium. Sillyon excavations are carried out by a team of 40 people under the leadership of Pamukkale University Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Taşkıran. Sillyon is