Laodicea on the Lycus (Greek: Λαοδίκεια πρὸς τοῦ Λύκου Laodikeia pros tou Lykou; Latin: Laodicea ad Lycum, also transliterated as Laodiceia or Laodikeia) (modern Turkish: Laodikeia) was a rich ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, now Turkey, on the river Lycus (Çürüksu).

Mar 9, 2017 · Laodicea on the Lycus, located at the crossroads of important trade routes, was once a prosperous city, famous for its black wool, banking services, and medical achievements. In the times of late antiquity, it had a large Jewish community and a …

Laodicea, the ancient name of several cities of western Asia, mostly founded or rebuilt in the 3rd century bce by rulers of the Seleucid dynasty and named for Laodice, the mother of Seleucus I Nicator, or for Laodice, daughter (or possibly niece) of Antiochus I …

Jan 27, 2023 · These strong words from the Apostle John’s Book of Revelation are how many have come to know of the ancient city of Laodicea (Laodikeia). As it stands today, the ancient city has been wonderfully restored and is one of the most extensive collections of ancient ruins in Western Turkey.

Dec 4, 2024 · Laodicea on the Lycus (Λαοδίκεια πρὸς τοῦ Λύκου / Laodicea ad Lycum) was an ancient city in Anatolia. It sits near the modern city of Denizli and not too far from the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis. Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II Theos, King of the Seleucid Empire, in the middle of the 3rd century BC.

May 29, 2023 · Laodicea is a quiet and timeless archeological attraction and one of the best-preserved Roman cities in Turkey - even if few people bother to visit. Perhaps the best place to see ancient Roman ruins in Turkey is Istanbul - ancient Constantinople.

Jul 18, 2024 · Imagine stepping into a place where biblical history and ancient ruins come alive – that’s exactly what you’ll experience when you visit Laodicea in Turkey. This ancient city is located in the north of Denizli province and stores a wealth of history in its heart.

Jul 14, 2023 · Located near Pamukkale, and on the road from there to Aphrodisias and later Kusadasi or Izmir, Laodicea is an easy, worthwhile stop on a self-driving tour of the region. Keep reading to learn the history of the site, what you can still see today, and how to make your visit a …

Nov 27, 2024 · This is a guide about Laodicea and its church in Turkey- one of the Seven Churches of Asia- with history and useful tips.

Jun 12, 2021 · Laodikeia, also known as Laodicea, was an Ancient Greek and Roman city now represented by a set of interesting ancient ruins in modern Turkey. Said by some to have been founded by Antiochus II Theos of the Seleucid Kingdom in the 3rd century BC, many of the buildings and monuments at the Laodikeia site date from the 1st century BC onwards.