Perga (Acts 13:13-14)

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Perga, Antalya, Turkey
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Pictures & Video

Amphitheater
Amphitheater
3rd-2nd century B.C. with modifications through the 2nd century A.D. 13,000-15,000 seating capacity. Nymphaeum was added by the Romans to the backside of the staging area.
Stadium
Stadium
2nd century A.D.
Stadium (Outside)
Stadium (Outside)
2nd century A.D.
Propylon With South Bath in Background
Propylon With South Bath in Background
1st-2nd century A.D.
South Bath Room IV Pool
South Bath Room IV Pool
1st century with modifications through the 5th century A.D.
South Bath Frigidarium Pool
South Bath Frigidarium Pool
1st century with modifications through the 5th century A.D.
South Bath Trepidarium (Warm Room)
South Bath Trepidarium (Warm Room)
1st century with modifications through the 5th century A.D.
South Bath Caldarium (Hot Room)
South Bath Caldarium (Hot Room)
Heating vents beneath the floor. 1st century with modifications through the 5th century A.D.
Colonnaded East-West Street
Colonnaded East-West Street
Archway Along East-West Colonnaded Street
Archway Along East-West Colonnaded Street
Palaestra (On Right)
Palaestra (On Right)
1st-2nd century A.D. Along the East-West colonnaded street.
Town Center
Town Center
Four colonnaded streets intersect. North-South and East-West streets.
Street Leading to North Nymphaeum
Street Leading to North Nymphaeum
Street leading toward the acropolis which has the nymphaeum at the base and a water channel running through the middle of the street to carry water to the rest of the city.
North Nyphaeum
North Nyphaeum
2nd century A.D.
Perga Overview
Perga Overview
Looking South along North-South street with crossroad East-West street.
Looking Farther South on North-South Street
Looking Farther South on North-South Street
The Hellenistic Gate towers are visible at the end of the street.
Acropolis
Acropolis
1st - 3rd century A.D.
Looking South Along North-South Street
Looking South Along North-South Street
The Towers of the Hellenistic South Gate
The Towers of the Hellenistic South Gate
3rd century B.C. with modifications through the 2nd century A.D.
Agora
Agora
4th century A.D.
Kule Tower
Kule Tower
Date Unknown
Tombs
Tombs
Date Unknown. Part of the necropolis West of the city.
Tomb
Tomb
Date Unknown. Part of the necropolis West of the city.
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