Learn about the forgotten ancient city in Türkiye .. Sagalassos

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - The ancient city of <strong>Sagalassos</strong> is one of Turkey&#39;s treasures that will dazzle you as it has dazzled everyone since it was discovered in the Taurus Mountains in southwestern Turkey, not far from the town of Agelsun in Burdur province.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Saglasus dates back to 333 BC. It includes among its archaeological features a group of rock shrines and tombstones, in addition to the great theater, library, fountains and some ancient temples.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Some of the information recorded in the antiquities in Saglasos says that the people of the city strongly resisted Alexander the Great and his forces in 334 BC. The ancient city of Saglasos was also included in the World Heritage List in 2009, and last year archaeologists discovered a building dating back to the century The second BC, and it is the most important archaeological installations that were discovered from that era.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>How do you get there?</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The ancient city of <strong>Sagalassos</strong> is located 115 km north of the city of Antalya, which is known for its resorts and port, and can be reached in a better way by rented car.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> When you reach Glasun by car or taxi, a scenic winding road up the mountain will guide you to the ancient city. The entrance to the archaeological site is about 7 kilometers north of the city centre.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>