Zeugma Ancient City

Zeugma; It is known as an ancient city founded in 300 BC. It was formed by Seleucid Nikator, one of the generals of Alexander the Great. In the present period,

Zeugma; It is known as an ancient city founded in 300 BC. It was created by Seleucus I Nicator, one of the generals of Alexander the Great. It is currently located 10 km outside the Nizip district of Gaziantep city. It is also stated that the city was called Zeugma after it was captured by the Roman Empire. It is known that this ancient city, which served as a bridge over the Euphrates for trade from East to West, was an extremely important place in its time. It is also described as one of the most developed commercial points of its period and an effective river port. In this way, it is an ancient city that was among the most notable excavation sites of its time.

Zeugma Ancient City

It has also been stated that the city was examined in three different parts within the scope of archaeological studies. The villas and bazaars in the city are located under the Birecik Dam today. Although excavations have not been carried out in Section C yet, there is a project to create an open-air museum here. It is also known that the Roman period mosaics in the city of Zeugma attracted attention throughout the world. After the mosaics from here were first exhibited in the Gaziantep Archaeological Museum, Zeugma Mosaic Museum became its new location in 2011. Zeugma Mosaic Museum is in a position to provide sufficient information about this city as well as visiting the ancient city. The artifacts unearthed from this ancient city are exhibited open to everyone.

Zeugma was under the rule of his family after it was founded by General Seleucus I Nicator for 2 centuries; In the following period, it transitioned to the Kingdom of Commagene. In 252, during the reign of Sassanid King Shapur I, this place was plundered; was subjected to occupation. In the 4th century, it manifested itself as a piece of land incorporated into the Roman Empire. The settlements here were abandoned due to the Islamic movements that started in the 7th century. Starting from the 12th century, this region became a Muslim settlement. It survives to this day as the village of Belkıs in the 16th century. The development of the Ancient City of Zeugma throughout history has caused it to host different civilizations. Every civilization left traces on these lands; revealed its remains.

Where is Zeugma Ancient City, Entrance Fee?

Zeugma Ancient City is located in the Nizip district of Gaziantep province. You can visit the Ancient City every day of the week between 08:30 and 19:00. The entrance fee to the Ancient City is 20 TL for 1 adult. Museum Card holders can visit for free.

While You're At It

While you are here to visit the Ancient City of Zeugma, you can visit many historical places and museums around Gaziantep. More to visit in Gaziantep by visiting Gaziantep Museums page on our website. You can add the historical place and museum to your route.

it is located 10 km of Nizip district of Gaziantep. With the seizure of the city by the Roman Empire, it is also stated that it was referred to as Zeugma . It is known that this ancient city, which served as a bridge on the Euphrates in the trade from east to west, is an extremely important place in the period. It is also referred to as one of the most developed commercial points of the period and an effective river port. In this way, it is an ancient city that exists among the most remarkable excavation areas of the period. The villas and bazaars in the city are located under Birecik Dam. Although excavations have not yet been excavated in section C, there is a project to create an open -air museum. It is also known that the Roman mosaics in Zeugma are of interest to the world. The mosaics that came out of here were first displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Gaziantep and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum was the new point in 2011. The Zeugma Mosaic Museum as well as visiting the ancient city is to provide enough information about this city. Those who have been removed from this ancient city are exhibited open to everyone's visit. 101.JPG """"sub-="""" Zeugma """"srcset ="""" https://cdn.yerelrehber.com/uploads/2021/05/yerel-net-101.jpg 1200W, https://cdn.yerelrehber.com/uploads/2021 /05/yerel-net-101-768x576.jpg 768W """"Sizes ="""" 100vw """"width ="""" 100%"">

Zeugma, who was under the leadership of his family after the establishment of the General Selexico for 2 centuries; In the following period, he switched to the Kingdom of Commagene. In 252, the Sassanid state was pillaged during the King Specop I; is exposed to occupation. In the 4th century, it manifests itself as a piece of land that was included in the Roman Empire. The settlement areas here are abandoned about the Islamic movements that started in the 7th century. From the 12th century onwards, this region becomes the settlement of Muslims. In the 16th century, as Belkıs Village has survived to the present day. The development of Zeugma Ancient City in history has led to hosting different civilizations. Each civilization leaving traces in these lands; He has revealed his remains. You can visit the ancient city between 08:30 and 19:00 every day of the week. The entrance fee to the ancient city is 1 for adult 20 TL . Museum card holders can visit free of charge. & Nbsp; You can add the historical place and the museum to your route.

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