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title: Termessos
author: Irene Fanizza
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/798/termessos/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Termessos
_Authored by [Irene Fanizza](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/Irene/)_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/798.jpg)
## Image Caption
Termessos was a Pisidian [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) built at an altitude of more than 1000 meters in the Taurus Mountains. Termessos is now part of of Gulluk Dagi National Park located within the province of Antalya in a valley hidden between mountains. The most significant remains of the ancient fortified city are the city walls, Towers, King's Road, [Hadrian](https://www.worldhistory.org/hadrian/)'s Gate, [Gymnasium](https://www.worldhistory.org/Gymnasium/), [Agora](https://www.worldhistory.org/agora/), [Theatre](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/theatre/), Odeon, Richly, Decorated Tombs, cisterns and drainage system
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## Cite This Work
### APA
Fanizza, I. (2012, August 07). Termessos. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Fanizza, Irene. "Termessos." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 07, 2012. .
### MLA
Fanizza, Irene. "Termessos." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Aug 2012, .
## License & Copyright
Submitted by [Irene Fanizza](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/Irene/ "User Page: Irene Fanizza"), published on 07 August 2012. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.