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Laodicea on the Lycus
Laodicea on the Lycus was an ancient city built on the river Lycus (Çürüksu). It was located in the Hellenistic regions of Caria and Lydia, which later became the Roman Province of Phrygia Pacatiana. It is now situated near the modern city of Denizli. The ruins include a stadium, baths, temples, a gymnasium, theatres, and a bouleuterion (Senate House). In early Christian times, the city was home to a significant Christian church, mentioned as one of the seven Churches of the Book of Revelation
The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Archaeological site of Laodikeia.
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Laodicea on the Lycus
UNESCO Tentative List
Date of Submission
2013
3rd Century BC
Hellenistic
Roman + Byzantine
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