Land of All Nations: Perge Ancient City

Antalya, the center of both sea and cultural tourism, enchants with its past stretching back to prehistoric times, the ancient city of Perge. We will tell you everything you wanted to know about this ancient city, which has been ruled by many civilizations.

Antalya is one of the first places that comes to mind when it comes to tourism in Turkey. There are so many places to visit in the city that the list seems endless. Standing out not only for its natural beauty but also for its historical sites, Antalya hosts many ancient cities. Among them, such significant ancient cities as Aspendos, Side, Patara, and Sillyon, another one worth visiting is the ancient city of Perge...

Located in the Aksu district of Antalya, the distance of the ancient city of Perge from the city center is 18 kilometers... It is also quite close to Antalya Airport. After traveling 7 kilometers from the airport, you will reach Perge.

Former capital of Pamphylia

Perge was founded by three commanders who fought in the Trojan War... This city was called "Land of All Nations." Perge also served as the capital of Pamphylia for a time and fell under the rule of many civilizations. Having experienced the periods of the Hittites, Romans, Hellenistic period, the city thus bears traces of all these civilizations.

Perge, one of the important cities of the Hittite Empire, was called "Parha" at that time. Perge reached its peak during the Roman period, becoming the most organized city of that time, and in the Hellenistic period, it was the most beautiful and rich city.

Perge was also the hometown of the Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perga. Additionally, it was a popular place for marble sculpture in ancient times.

The ancient city of Perge is also significant for Christianity. Saint Paul visited Perge during his missionary journeys, after arriving at the Aksu River. The Bible states that these two places are therefore considered holy.

Open for visits every day

The ancient city of Perge, one of the ancient cities visited by tourists coming to Antalya, opens its doors to visitors every day. In the city, which is open from 8 am to 5 pm, you can visit places such as the Kestros Fountain, Stadium, Southern Baths, Agora and Macellum, Theater, Columned Main Street.

In Perge, there are also caves and settlements dating back to prehistoric times. Among these caves, the Karain Cave stands out as the most popular. Moreover, it is possible to see settlements such as Beldibi, Okuzini, Belbasi, and Bademagaci in the ancient city of Perge.

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