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“Death Gates” Discovered in Perge Stadium Reveal Roman Execution Arena in Turkey
Archaeologists working at Perge Ancient City have uncovered a striking architectural system—five interconnected “death gates”—revealing that the city’s monumental stadium was later transformed into a Roman execution arena. The discovery fundamentally reshapes how the structure is understood. What was once built for athletic competition appears to have been deliberately reengineered in Late Antiquity to stage…
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Five Different Roman Statues Discovered in the Ancient City of Perge
Excavations in the ancient city of Perge, known as the capital of the Pamphylia region, have uncovered five different Roman statues. With a history that dates back to the 2nd millennium BC, Perge was referred to as “Parha” during the Hittite period. This ancient city showcases the influences of various cultures, including the Persians, Greeks,…