About Laodicea on the Lycus
Laodicea on the Lycus (Greek: Λαοδίκεια πρὸς τοῦ Λύκου Laodikeia pros tou Lykou; Latin: Laodicea ad Lycum, also transliterated as Laodiceia or Laodikeia) (Turkish: Laodikeia or archaically as Lâdik), earlier Diospolis and Rhoas, was a rich ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, now Turkey, on the river Lycus (Çürüksu). It was located in the Hellenistic regions of Caria and Lydia, which later became the Roman Province of Phrygia Pacatiana. Its ruins are located near the modern city of Denizli, Turkey.
Since 2002, Pamukkale University has continued archaeological excavations, followed by intensive restoration work.
In 2013 the archaeological site was inscribed in the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in Turkey.
It contained one of the Seven churches of Asia mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Laodicea on the Lycus
Location and Access
Laodicea on the Lycus is located in Pamukkale district, Denizli. Coordinates are 37.85525, 29.13643. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Denizli.
Places to Visit Near Laodicea on the Lycus
Religious Sites
Laodikeia Kuzey Kilisesi
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Laodikeia Kiliseli Peristilli Ev
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Laodicea East Baths
Religious Sites
Laodikeia Kutsal Hac Kilisesi
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Laodikeia East Byzantine Gate
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Laodikeia Merkezi Kilise
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Central Agora
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Laodikeia Merkezi Hamam
Historical Places in Denizli
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Tripolis on the Meander
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Heraclea by Salbace
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Hierapolis Ancient City
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Akhan Caravanserai
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Colossae
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Plutonium of Hierapolis
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Beycesultan
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Kaklık railway station
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Denizli
- District Pamukkale
- Category Historical Places
- Period Helenistik · Roma · Bizans
- Opening hours Yaz ve kış dönemine göre değişir
- Entrance Ücretli · Müzekart geçerli
- Visit duration 1,5–2 saat
- Best season İlkbahar ve sonbahar
- Coordinates 37.85525, 29.13643
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