History and archaeology / Ancient city
Perre Ancient City
Merkez, Adıyaman
One of the five great cities of the Kingdom of Commagene; an ancient city in the Örenli (Pirin) neighborhood with hundreds of rock tombs and a Roman fountain that still flows.
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Its story
In ancient inscriptions, Perre is mentioned as one of the main cities of the Kingdom of Commagene, along with Samosata, Germanicia and Doliche. It was an important stopping point on the road from the capital Samosata over the Taurus Mountains to Melitene (Malatya); in the Byzantine period it is known to have sent a representative to the Council of Nicaea. The hundreds of rock tombs carved into the slopes and the abundant spring, famous since antiquity and still flowing from a Roman fountain today, are the site's most striking remains. Excavation and restoration work is ongoing. It is only 5 km from the city center.
Key facts
- Period
- Commagene – Roman – Byzantine
- Admission
- Varies by source (check the Müzekart (Museum Pass) page)
- Getting there
- Örenli (Pirin) neighborhood, ~5 km from central Adıyaman
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
37.79230, 38.30100
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perre_(antik_kent) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perrhe | https://adiyaman.ktb.gov.tr/TR-61374/antik-kent-kaya-mezarlari-ve-magaralar.html | https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=PRN01&DistId=MRK | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/274903350