A First in Anatolian Archaeology: 2,050-Year-Old Hexagonal Council House Unearthed in Laodicea
During the 2025 excavation season at Laodicea, an ancient city located in Denizli and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, archaeologists have uncovered a unique 2,050-year-old council house (bouleuterion) dating back to the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The architectural rarity stands out for its unusual hexagonal design—marking the first such example ever
Restoration of Laodicea’s Ancient Theater Completed
The restoration work of the ancient theater of Laodicea, founded by Seleucid King II. Antiochus in honor of his wife Laodice in the 3rd century BC, has been completed. Laodicea, located in Denizli province of modern-day Türkiye, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List. The city is also home to one of the
New photos from the ancient city of Laodicea, a favorite of tens of thousands of visitors
Located in the province of Denizli in western Türkiye, the ancient city of Laodicea, which dates back 5500 years, has hosted tens of thousands of visitors to date. Laodicea, founded on the southern bank of the Lycus River, was an important trade center and an important Hellenistic city-state. The city was named after Laodike, the