The Architecture and Function of the Stadium of Kibyra

F. Eray DÖKÜ; M. Can KAYA

Article Details

The Architecture and Function of the Stadium of Kibyra

Authors:

F. Eray DÖKÜ | M. Can KAYA

Publisher:

Koç Üniversitesi

Journal:

Adalya 2013 Vol. Issue 16, pp.177-201

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000440460

Frequency:

Annual

pISSN:

1301-2746

Abstract:

 

The ancient city of Kibyra is located on a mountainous site on three prominent hills a short   distance northwest of the town of Gölhisar in the Lakes region of southwest Asia Minor. It was   important in the ancient world due to its fortuitous location at the intersection of the cultural   regions of Lycia, Karia, Pisidia and Phrygia and at the crossroads of important north-south and   east-west commercial routes  Fig. 1 . It was the most important city in the north-west part of   the Pisidia region and was called Kabalia or Kibyratis during the Roman era. The city became   rich through its developed industry and abundant natural resources, and thus gained a dominant position on the network of regional trade routes during the Hellenistic period. Likewise,   its strategic geographic location allowed it to become the most important commercial, political   and military power in this region during the Roman period.

Article Details

The Architecture and Function of the Stadium of Kibyra

Authors: F. Eray DÖKÜ | M. Can KAYA

Publisher: Koç Üniversitesi

Journal: Adalya 2013 Vol. Issue 16, pp.177-201

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2013

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000440460

Frequency: Annual

pISSN: 1301-2746

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Authors:

F. Eray DÖKÜ | M. Can KAYA

Publisher:

Koç Üniversitesi

Journal:

Adalya 2013 Vol. Issue 16, pp.177-201

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000440460

Frequency:

Annual

pISSN:

1301-2746