History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Kolossai Mound
Honaz, Denizli
An ancient Phrygian city known from the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Colossians; new excavations are under way at the mound at the foot of Honaz Dağı.
Its story
From the 5th century BC Kolossai was an important Phrygian city, known for its healing waters and the cult of the Archangel Michael. The Epistle to the Colossians in the New Testament addresses the Christian community of this city. The city was abandoned in the late 12th century, and its people moved to nearby Khonai, today's Honaz. Today it is seen as a mound at the foot of Honaz Dağı, mostly still underground, and excavations have recently begun.
Key facts
- Period
- Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine
- Status
- Largely unexcavated mound
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.78750, 29.26140
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolossai | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossae | https://denizli.ktb.gov.tr/TR-211741/antik-kentler.html