Perge Ancient City

The ancient city of Perge near Antalya in Turkey is now an impressive archaeological site containing a wealth of ancient ruins, mostly dating back to the Roman ...
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The ancient city of Perge near Antalya in Turkey is now an impressive archaeological site containing a wealth of ancient ruins, mostly dating back to the Roman period, though the city itself has a history dating back well into antiquity.
The current city is said to have been founded in circa 1000 BC, Perge was even mentioned in a Hittite tablet discovered in 1986. Though the early history of Perge is obscure, it is known that the site was captured by the Persians and then later by the armies of Alexander the Great in around 333 BC, who destroyed the city.
The Romans arrived in Perge in approximately 188 BC and built most of the sites seen there now, including its once 15,000-seat theater, the agora, gymnasium, baths, necropolis and above shown waterway, which was crossing the city.
During its time under Rome’s control the city went on to become an important Roman city and later Byzantine center.
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