Seleukeia ancient site was one of the important sites that had names on historical records. Firstly we can come across its name in the chronicles of mariners “Stadiasmus Maris Mayni” as Seleukeia. It had a sacred identity. It was surrounded with walls and a great architecture had been formed in the city.

There is an unique mosaic named ” Seven wise mosaic”. This mosaic is in the library complex of the city. Also the gate of the city is the another monument .

Idebessos ancient site is one of the sites that are in Antalya county border. It was in unity of Lycia. This is the story;

Idebessos site was founded as a site of Lycian Unity. It was surrounded with walls and it was decorated with great theater. The city was bright in Roman period. Baths were built. Byzantine period was the period when it lost its importance.

Idebessos iss one of the archeological sites that the excavations haven’t been done. So we have a little information on this site. As you see the picture, the tombs are very impressive. It means that it has a great historical background.

Agrilion was one of the sites that were close to Constantinople. It was the earliest settlement of the region. Also it was the target of civilizations. Let’s listen to Agrilion;

This settlement area was dated back to 3000 BC. Many ancient residents were built in the region. Mining was the major economical activity. The political development was provided Hittites and Phrygians. It was a developed site. Then Persian Empire invaded the region in 6th century BC. Bthynian Kingdom took the control of the region around 300 BC. Then Bthynian Kingdom united to Roman Empire and became the state of Roman Empire. After this period, East Roman Empire took over the region. Then Turks came to region.

Due to urbanization, the ruins are under the modern settlement. The archeological site couldn’t be excavated because of urbanization. It is certain that it hides valuable information on the region.

There were special sites that had different features. Dorylaion was one of them. It is located nearby Central Peninsula of today. This is the story;

We went to a Phrygian city. Its name was Dorylaion. It was a beautiful and rich trade city. The city was decorated with glorious and great buildings. In addition to impressive architecture, there were every sort of joy that a person could want. Also it had rich water sources. Trade made the city rich and glorious. Its location was so nice that the environment was peaceful and great. Also it was the junction point of trade routes.

We witnessed an interesting religious ritual here. But it was a terrific ritual. Puppies were presented as dinner to visitors. It could have a spiritual purpose but we couldn’t understand that very well.

It was a worth visiting site in that period.