History and archaeology / Ancient city
Aphrodisias Ancient City (UNESCO)
Karacasu, Aydın
A UNESCO World Heritage Carian city dedicated to Aphrodite, famous for its school of sculpture, the Tetrapylon and its great stadium.
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Its story
Aphrodisias is a Carian city that grew up around the cult of Aphrodite, on the site of Geyre village in Karacasu. Thanks to the white marble quarries nearby, a famous school of sculpture flourished here in the Roman period. The monumental Tetrapylon gate, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Sebasteion, the odeon, the theater and one of the best-preserved stadiums of the ancient world are the city's main structures. The excavations ongoing since 1961 are identified with the name of Kenan Erim; Erim's grave is also at the site. The city and its marble quarries were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017.
Key facts
- UNESCO
- 2017
- Visit duration
- At least half a day
- Museum pass (Müzekart)
- Valid
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
37.70833, 28.72361
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrodisias | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodisias