Yes, it is possible. Because this is Belek.

Belek, a seaside resort in southern Turkey, is known for its uniqueness in the world.

One of the features that makes the Belek region unique globally is that archeology enthusiasts can take a day trip to the Roman ruins in Perge and the Aspendos Amphitheater, while golf lovers have the opportunity to play on 27 excellent golf courses.

Meanwhile, the Belek region also offers unique possibilities and opportunities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Spend the day with activities such as rafting in Beşkonak or a Quad or Buggy Safari in the rugged terrain and dense forests of the Taurus Mountains.

Belek, a seaside resort in southern Turkey, is known for its uniqueness in the world.

One of the features that makes the Belek region unique globally is that archeology enthusiasts can take a day trip to the Roman ruins in Perge and the Aspendos Amphitheater, while golf lovers have the opportunity to play on 27 excellent golf courses in the region.

Meanwhile, the Belek region offers unique possibilities and opportunities for nature lovers. Rafting in Beşkonak offers the chance to spend the day with activities like a Quad or Buggy Safari in the rugged terrain and dense forests of the Taurus Mountains.

Historical Belek:

Belek is located in the middle of a rich water basin known in ancient times as Pamphylia. Pamphylia, meaning "the place where all tribes live," is an important geography that has been popular since antiquity, as the name suggests. Research conducted in Pamphylia shows that civilization in these lands dates back to the Paleolithic Age.

In Belek, which is 17 km from Aspendos, 30 km from Perge, and 15 km from Sillyon, the important cities of the Pamphylia region, you can encounter mysterious traces of history. Belek, the gateway to civilizations with its ancient identity, is a fascinating tourism paradise that holds a place in the memories and hearts of millions of people.

Ancient City of Perge

Known as "Parha" and believed to have existed during the Hittite period, Perge was one of the best-organized cities in Anatolia, especially during the Roman period. Perge is located 18 km east of Antalya between the Düden and Aksu rivers and 30 km from Belek. Since it was not located on the sea coast, it remained free from the pressure and looting of pirates. Therefore, there were no interruptions in the development process. Like Side, Perge also made a treaty with Alexander the Great in 334 BC. Thus, the city was neither fought over nor destroyed. It lived through the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.

The theater with 15,000 seats was built in the 2nd century AD. The stadium in the immediate vicinity of the theater accommodates 12,000 spectators. Apart from Aphrodisias, it is the best-preserved stadium in the Aegean region. Under the seating areas of the stadium, there are 30 rooms opening to the outside, which were presumably used as shops.

Perge is also an extremely important city for Christianity. St. Paul, one of the most important figures of Christianity, came to Perge via the Aksu River during his missionary journeys. Because it is written in the Bible, the city and the river are considered one of the holy places of Christianity.

Numerous sculptures and works of art have been found during excavations in recent years. Its gates, the Agora, the Nymphaeum, the colonnaded streets, the cemetery, the basilica, and the acropolis are some of the places worth seeing in Perge.

Ancient City of Aspendos

The ancient city of Aspendos, 17 km from Belek, is one of the rare theaters that has been best preserved to this day, along with its stage. The Theater of Aspendos, built in the 1st century, has a capacity of 17,000 people.

In the 13th century, the Seljuks used the building as a caravanserai and reinforced the north side of the building with an arch in the typical Seljuk architectural style. The secret of the perfect acoustics, created by a young man named Xenon living in the region, is still unsolved.

Today it is used for various concerts, celebrations, festivals, and oil wrestling. Places worth seeing in Aspendos include the Agora, Basilica, Nymphaeum, and 15 km long arched waterways.

Ancient City of Sillyon

Sillyon, one of the cities of Pamphylia, is located between Perge and Aspendos on a hill visible from both cities, with almost completely steep slopes and a flat top. It is believed that Sillyon, one of the richest cities of antiquity, was founded after the Trojan War by heroes named Mopsos and Calchas.

The ancient city of Sillyon, located 15 km from Belek, became a bishopric center during the Byzantine period and also lived through the Seljuk period. The slightly sloping west side of the hill is surrounded by Hellenistic walls. Towers, gates, and roads leading into the city complete these walls. The gate of the city is located on the walls on the west side of the hill. When you go up the hill, you can see the ruins of houses and streets in the northwest direction and the Seljuk Mosque, the Byzantine Church, and the cistern in the west. At the southwestern foot of the hill, with a capacity of 8,000

You will embark on an unforgettable journey through time in the ancient city of Sillyon, near which a one-person theater and an odeon are located.

Ancient City of Selge

Selge, an ancient mountain city on the southern slope of the Taurus Mountains, about 59 km from Belek, can be reached via a 14 km long fortified road with steep curves after the Köprülü Canyon National Park. Selge is said to have been founded by Calchas. The city, which was connected to Pisidia, was later included in the borders of Pamphylia. The city remained under the rule of Lydia, Persia, Alexander, and Rome.

Ruins in the city; the theater carved into the rocks, the stadium and the gymnasium south of the theater, and the Ionic-type temple, whose ceiling is decorated with eagle motifs, in the west. There is a fountain and an agora to the south of the stadium. North of the city walls extending to the southwest of the city lies the necropolis with the monuments of Artemis and Zeus.

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