‘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 Kestros Fountain, built by Emperor Hadrian, has started to flow with water again after 1800 years
The ancient “Kestros Fountain,” known to have been built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, has started to flow with water again following restoration efforts in the ancient city of Perge. The ancient city of Perge is located within the borders of Aksu district in the center of Antalya. The first traces of