PERGE ANCIENT CITY

Perge is an important ancient city located in the Aksu district of Antalya province, on the southern coast of Turkey. The Ancient City of Perge is located on the Aksu Plain, about 18 kilometers east of Antalya city center. M.D. 13. with its history dating back to the century, this ancient city has been ruled by many civilizations such as the Lydians, Persians, Alexander the Great and the Roman Empire.

Perge is known for its wide walls, ancient theater, agora (main square), stadium, thermal baths and other ancient ruins. The ancient theater is a particularly impressive building and has an audience capacity of about 15 thousand people. Other important ruins in the Ancient City of Perge include the stadium, the Decrepit agora and many temples.

Perge attracts the attention of tourists as a rich archaeological site containing many architectural examples from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. The ancient city offers visitors the opportunity to explore the historical riches. Perge is also one of the important tourist areas of Antalya and is frequently visited by tourists due to its location close to the city center.