- Antalya is a port city and capital of the Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of southern Turkey. It is a popular tourist destination.
- Known to the Romans as Attalia, it became a Roman city in 133 BCE, located in the Province of Pamphylia.
History
- The city was founded as Attalia in 150 BCE by King Attalus II of Pergamon, and served as a naval base for his fleet.
- Attalia became part of the Roman Empire in 133 BCE, after the death of King Attalus III.
Roman Sites
- Hadrian’s Gate
- (2nd century CE Triumphal Arch)
- Yat Limani
- formerly the Roman Harbour
- Arapsu Roman Bridge
Museums
- Antalya Museum, Konyaalti, Antalya.
- The museum holds a Collection of over 25,000 items, including Coins, Figurines and Glassware.
- Hall of Imperial Statues:
- Statues of the Roman Emperors found in excavations at Perga.
- Statuary Hall:
- Statues of Roman Gods from Perga dating to the 2nd-3rd centuries CE.
- Sarcophagus Hall:
- The Hall holds many famous Roman Sarcophagi. including the Heracles Sarcophagus.
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