Apamea

Apamea is an ancient site in Afyonkarahisar Province containing remains of a Hellenistic theater, stadium ruins, and numerous Greco-Roman inscriptions scattered across the landscape. The structures are located near the modern town of Dinar.

The city was founded in the 3rd century BC by Antiochus I Soter as a replacement for the earlier settlement of Celaenae. It later developed into a significant commercial center under Roman rule.

The city minted bronze coins depicting the mythological figure Marsyas with his flute and local rivers, reflecting the region's strong Hellenistic traditions.

The site contains several visible structures including parts of a Christian church on a hilltop and a semicircular structure near the highway. Access to the ruins is relatively open with remains spread across a wide area.

Three rivers originated from the region of Apamea: the Orga, Obrimos, and Therma, making it a central water source point in ancient Phrygia.

Location: Turkey

Location: Afyonkarahisar Province

GPS coordinates: 38.07338,30.17315

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43