About Selge
North of Köprülü Canyon, Selge is a Pisidian mountain city on a high Taurus plateau, with substantial walls and a large theatre. Remains among olive groves evoke a community enriched by farming and mountain roads far from the coast.
History
Selge's roots lie among local Pisidian communities. It reached an agreement with Alexander in the fourth century BCE and retained independence, later participating in regional struggles. Olive oil, medicinal plants and timber supported Roman development. Theatre, stadium and agoras reflect that prosperity. The settlement continued as a Byzantine bishopric before contracting as transport networks changed.
Highlights and principal structures
- Theatre
- Stadium
- Agora
- Temples of Zeus and Artemis
- City walls
- Roman bridge
Historical period
Classical–Roman–Byzantine