Aspendos Ruins

Aspendos Ruins
Volker Höhfeld · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province, Turkey, founded by Greek colonists. Best known for its exceptionally preserved Roman theatre built in 155 AD by architect Zenon, with a capacity of 7,000-15,000 spectators. The Seljuks used the theatre as a caravanserai in the 13th century, contributing to its survival. The site also features a 19 km Roman aqueduct and is on the UNESCO Tentative List.

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryTürkiye
Coordinates36.9391° N, 31.1733° E

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