During the excavations at Ayasuluk Hill in the Selçuk district of İzmir, a 12-square-meter floor covering, which is thought to date back to approximately 800 years, was unearthed.
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Ancient cities to see in Türkiye
We admire the architectural, administrative, and cultural values of the past as we follow the traces of thousands of years of civilizations. We looked at the most magnificent ancient cities in Turkey, which is one of the world’s most culturally and historically rich countries. We’ve compiled a list of 25 ancient cities in Turkey that you must see. Here are some of Turkey’s most valuable historic cities:
Ancient city “Hierapolis”
The ancient city of Hierapolis was constructed in the 2nd century BC by Eumenes II, one of Pergamon’s monarchs, according to its name. It is thought to have been named after Hiera, Queen of the Amazons and wife of Pergamon’s hero Telephos.