The Roman Tetrakionion at Ancient Aphrodisias

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190 m · The Theatre in Karacasu, Denizli, is a significant structure within the ancient city of Aphrodisias. Originally built in the Late Hellenistic period, it underwent extensive renovation between 38 and 28 BC. With an estimated capacity of around 7,000 people, it was used for dramatic performances, public assemblies, and later adapted for gladiatorial contests. The Theatre is within walking distance of other ancient sites such as Aphrodisias (171 m), Sebasteion (193 m), and Aphrodisias Tetrastoon (68 m).

218 m · Aphrodisias Tetrastoon is a historic site located in the Karacasu district of Denizli. This marble-paved and colonnaded square in front of the Theatre was built in the 1st or 2nd century AD. Its current form is due to a restoration in the AD 360s by a provincial governor named Antonius Tatianus. The west side of the square became a place of honor for statues of emperors and governors, with two statues, one for Theodosius I or II and one for Flavius Palmatus, surviving to this day. Aphrodisias is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within walking distance of Aphrodisias Tetrastoon are Aphrodisias (236 m), Sebasteion (192 m), and the Theatre (68 m).

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270 m · Aphrodisias was a Hellenistic Greek city in the historic Caria cultural region of western Asia Minor, today's Anatolia in Turkey. It is located near the modern village of Geyre, about 100 km (62 mi) east/inland from the coast of the Aegean Sea, and 230 km (140 mi) southeast of İzmir.

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357 m · The Odeion, also known as the Bouleuterion or Council House, is a historic site located in Karacasu, Denizli. It was constructed in the late 2nd or early 3rd century AD. This semicircular auditorium, approximately 46 meters wide, was likely used for concerts, lectures, and various performances, and also served as a meeting place for the city council. The lower section of the Odeion still has nine rows of marble seats. Within walking distance of the Odeion are other significant ancient structures, including Aphrodisias (93 m), Sebasteion (272 m), and Tetrapylon (163 m).

383 m · The Sebasteion Temple is located within the Carian region settlement near Geyre Village, which is part of the Karacasu district of Aydın province. It is a sacred area belonging to Roman Emperors, located on the eastern edge of the main street of Aphrodisias, which extends in a north-south direction, and to the southwest of the front courtyard of the Temple of Aphrodite. The place where the temple is located is an old area outside the grid city plan.

397 m · The Temple, located in the Karacasu district of Denizli, is a significant historic structure within the ancient city of Aphrodisias. Constructed in the late 1st century BC, this temple was dedicated to Aphrodite, the city's patron goddess, and served as its spiritual center. Around 500 AD, the temple was converted into a Christian basilica. Other notable ancient structures like Aphrodisias (133 m), Sebasteion (289 m), and Odeion (41 m) are within walking distance.

469 m · The Tetrapylon in Karacasu, Denizli, is a monumental gateway of the ancient city of Aphrodisias. Built in the 2nd century AD, it served as the entrance to the sanctuary of Aphrodite. The structure was reconstructed in 1991 using 85% of its original blocks. The Tetrapylon is within walking distance of Aphrodisias (210 m), Sebasteion (212 m), and Odeion (163 m).

497 m · Afrodisias Museum is an archaeological museum located within the ancient city of Aphrodisias in the Karacasu district of Aydın. Opened to visitors in 1979, the museum exhibits sculptures, sarcophagi, and reliefs unearthed during excavations of the ancient city. The museum is particularly notable for the works of the Aphrodisias School of Sculpture, which was active from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD. Aphrodisias (307 m), Sebasteion (118 m), and Tetrapylon (188 m) are within walking distance.

724 m · Located in Karacasu, Denizli, the Aphrodisias Stadium is one of the most striking features of the ancient city of Aphrodisias. Built in the 1st or 2nd century AD, this stadium is 262 meters long and 59 meters wide, with a seating capacity for approximately 30,000 spectators. It is considered one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman stadiums in the world and was used for athletic competitions and gladiatorial combats. Aphrodisias (478 m), Sebasteion (604 m), and Odeion (387 m) are within walking distance.

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24.2 km · Trapezopolis or Trapezoupolis was a city of ancient Caria, and later in the late Roman province of Phrygia Pacatiana Prima.

24.9 km · Herakleia Salbace is an ancient city named after the demigod Heracles, located within the borders of Vakıf village in the Tavas district of Denizli. Although the exact founding date of the city is unknown, it is believed to have been established during the Hellenistic period. The city, which also saw settlements during the Roman and Byzantine periods, features structures such as a stadium and city walls. Herakleia Salbace was also known for its advanced medical science and hosted a medical school that trained important physicians of the ancient world.

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