Perge, Aspendos, Side, Waterfall Tour

Meeting Point

Perge Ancient City

Perge,the long established city of Pamphylia region,is located 18 km. east of Antalya and 2 km. north of Aksu village.The archaeological site of Perge has been excavated systemically by İstanbul Univercity since 1946.Perge is very important from the aspect of city planning during the late classical,hellenistic and roman empire.The distinctive order of the Acropolis during the late classical systematically carried to lower city.The concept of ”democratia” is very important for the city planning during the classical period.This was also true for hellenistic and roman empire period in perge.The position of the colonnaded street is very important for consituting the north-south direction of the city.On the other hand,the water channel which crosses the colonnaded street from one end to another important design of the city.Supported with the four monumental fountains and two baths give the city impression of a water city for this time period.The defense system of the city which was built in the hellenistic period and repaired and strengthened during the later periods is another distinctive feature of the city.The city walls,towers,bastions and monumental gates of the lower city still in good condition of preservation.The walls of the acropolis are important samples of classical military architecture.