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Aspendos
Aspendos
Aspendos or Aspendus was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey. The city is located 7 kilometres northeast of central Serik in Antalya Province of Turkey. Aspendos is known for having the best-preserved theatre of antiquity. With a diameter of 96 metres, the theatre provided seating for 12,000 attendants. The theatre was originally built in 155 AD by the Greek architect Zenon, a native of the city. It was periodically repaired by the Seljuqs, who used it as a caravanserai, and in the 13th AD century the stage building was converted into a palace by the Seljuqs of Rum.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Antalya Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 6th Century BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Greek
Later Cultures: Ancient Greek + Hellenistic + Roman + Byzantine
Site Features: Hellenistic & Roman Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: The Theatre and Aqueducts of the Ancient City of Aspendos
Date of Submission: 2015
Exact Location
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