Anatolian Civilizations and Historical Sites - TEDA

ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS:10x19 antik kentler 8/1/11 10:52 AM Sayfa
State Agora, Side. The hall of the agora, which was ornamented with a large
number of statues was known as the emperor's hall. The statues, which stood
in niches around the hall are mainly to be found in Side Museum.
preserved public lavatory in the north western corner of the agora
could seat 24 patrons. The state agora of Side was located along the
sea. The wall on the right was constructed in the 4 th century and
considerably reduced the size of the city. The state agora consisted of
a courtyard surrounded by colonnades 7 m. in breadth and 3 large
rooms on the east. Measuring 69.2 by 88.5 m., this structure was
surrounded by Ionian columns. As we may see from the eastern
section, which remains standing, the hall was richly decorated with
columns and statues.
Originally a two-storied structure, the building appears to have been
reserved for the emperor's use on ceremonial occasions. The
2 nd century streets in the city are lined with Corinthian columns. The
street running south is overgrown with weeds. On the left side of the
street is a 5 th century Byzantine basilica. Opposite to it is a small
Byzantine church from the 8 th century. This street leads to a small
road that passes the state agora.
On the way back to the theater, one first comes upon the fountain of
Vespasianus (now restored) alongside the monumental gate. This
structure originally stood somewhere else in the city and was later
brought here and converted into a fountain. The area also contains
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