The remains of the ancient town can be visited
Ancient BuildingSelimiye
Ancient City Side-Byzantine Hospital
The Ancient City of Side hosts the remains of a Byzantine Hospital, bearing witness to the once significant port city in the Pamphylia region. Located in Selimiye, a modern-day holiday resort on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, Side offers a fascinating blend of history and Mediterranean charm.
History+
The settlement of Side began approximately 3500 years ago, and the city developed into an important trade center. Its founding is dated to the 7th century BC. Side experienced its golden age during the Roman era in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. In the 5th or 6th century, Side became an episcopal see, leading to further significant constructions. The city was presumably abandoned in the 10th century, and an earthquake in the 12th century definitively destroyed many of the remaining structures.
Location+
The Ancient City of Side is situated on a flat peninsula in the town of Selimiye, which belongs to the Antalya province in the Akdeniz (Mediterranean) region of Turkey. It is located at an elevation of approximately 8 meters above sea level.
On site+
The extensive ruins of the ancient city of Side are now accessible to visitors and can be explored. They offer a deep insight into the Roman and Byzantine past of the region.
Nearby+
- Ancient City of Side-Vespasian Gate (Ancient Buildings), approx. 0.2 km away
- Ancient City of Side-Theater (Ancient Buildings), approx. 0.2 km away
- Ancient City of Side-Aqueduct (Ancient Buildings), approx. 0.3 km away
- Ancient City of Side-Basilica (Ancient Buildings), approx. 0.5 km away
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Gottfried Hoffmann
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