‘Death Gates’ Unearthed in Perge: Ancient Stadium Transformed into Execution Arena
Archaeologists working at Perge Ancient City have unearthed a striking architectural feature described as “death gates,” revealing that the city’s monumental stadium was later transformed into an arena used for executions, animal hunts, and staged spectacles during the Late Roman period. The discovery suggests that the structure was not merely reused, but deliberately redesigned to
The Temple Dedicated to Athena, the Main Goddess of Ancient Side, Attracts Attention
The Ancient City of Side in the Manavgat district of Antalya, a witness to thousands of years of history, has been reborn with the restoration of the Temple of Athena. Side, one of the most important port cities of the Pamphylia region, was founded in the 7th century BC and attracts visitors with its temple
Work on the arena of the 30 thousand-seat stadium in the ancient city of Perge has been completed
Work on the arena of the 30 thousand-seat stadium of the ancient city of Perge, one of the most organized Roman cities in Anatolia, has been completed. The ancient city of Perge, located 18 km east of Antalya, within the borders of Aksu district, was once the capital of the Pamphylia Region. During the Hellenistic