Perge, located 18 kms from Antalya, was an important city inancient Pamphylia. It was settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. Kestros (Aksu) river, which runs near acropolis, made Perge like a port because it was possible to navigate. An important trade route starting from Side run through Perge. It is also famous by the fact that when St. Paul started his journeys, he visited Perge in 46 A.D. and preached his first sermon here. That´s why it became an important city for the Christians during Byzantine period. (Location: Antalya)

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