Perge, Archaeological site and ancient city in Antalya Province, Turkey
Perge is an ancient city and archaeological site in Antalya Province with major structures from Hellenistic and Roman times. The grounds contain a large theater, a Roman stadium, colonnaded streets, public baths, and fortification structures that tell the story of urban life across several centuries.
The settlement started as a Lycian community and became a Greek polis in the 7th century BC. Under Roman rule, it grew into the capital of the Pamphylia Secunda region.
The site contains basilicas and churches that reveal its role as an early Christian center where pilgrims and believers gathered. The layout of these structures shows how faith shaped the way people used and organized their community.
The grounds are relatively well preserved and can be explored on foot, with sturdy shoes recommended due to uneven paths and archaeological structures. A visit works best during cooler times of day, especially in warmer months, since shade is limited throughout the site.
The mathematician Apollonius came from this ancient city and developed influential theories about conic sections that inspired mathematicians for centuries. His intellectual contributions made this place a center of scientific thinking in the ancient world.
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