The remains of the ancient town can be visited
Ancient BuildingSelimiye
Ancient City Side-Basilika
The Ancient City of Side Basilica, part of the ancient city of Side, is located within the modern landscape of Selimiye in the Turkish province of Antalya.
History+
Side was first settled 3500 years ago and developed into an important port city in the Pamphylia region. Historians date the city's founding to approximately 1405 BC or the 7th century BC. The prominent ruins, including the Basilica, mainly date from the Roman era of the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Its importance grew further when Side became an episcopal see in the 5th or 6th century. The city was presumably abandoned in the 10th century, and an earthquake in the 12th century destroyed many of the remaining structures.
Location+
The Ancient City of Side Basilica is located in Selimiye, a district of Antalya in the Akdeniz (Mediterranean) region of Turkey, at an elevation of approximately 10 meters above sea level.
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