History and archaeology / Ancient city
Thyateira (Tepe Mezarı Archaeological Site)
Akhisar, Manisa
The ancient city lying beneath Akhisar; the center of one of the seven churches of early Christianity mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
Its story
Thyateira is an ancient city founded on the site of today's Akhisar, and its name is thought to be of Lydian origin. The city is known for having been home to one of the first seven Christian communities in western Anatolia. The visible remains of the ancient city are gathered at the Tepe Mezarı locality in the city center, in an archaeological site of column and wall fragments.
Key facts
- Location
- Central Akhisar, opposite the Akhisar Museum
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.92083, 27.84167
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiatira | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyatira