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🏛️ Laodicea ad Lycum

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🏛️ Laodicea ad Lycum
Roman city ruins in southwestern Türkiye, near Hierapolis


🕐 2 min read · Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 05:16
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located in Denizli Province, Türkiye, approximately 6 km south of Hierapolis
  • Situated on the Lycus River in the Lydia region of ancient Anatolia
  • Founded in the 3rd century BCE; flourished during Roman Imperial period
  • Partially excavated; remains include streets, buildings, and a stadium

Laodicea ad Lycum was a significant Hellenistic and Roman city in the Lydia region of western Anatolia. Established ...

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