In my research of the Side Ancient City and the maps of Archeology ruins, I have discovered at least 12 churches and chapels of Side. Many have remains today to show what existed before, but a few have limited ruins to show today. In most of the write-ups, three Basilicas dominate the discussions.
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Side’s Fascinating Basilica near Apollo Temple
The Byzantine Basilica near the Port of Side in Pamphylia surrounds the temple spaces of the Athena and Apollo temples on two sides. This 5th-century church utilized the area of the temples for its western atrium. Additionally, an 8th-century South Basilica is nestled within the older Basilica. As a result, visitors can see a double apse within the walls of the more prominent church ruins.
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Exploring Side, Pamphylia Hidden Byzantine Monuments
Among the ruins in the Side Ancient City, one can find some amazing Byzantine structures that are often neglected during one’s visit. Side was a key city that promoted Christianity in the Pamphylia region. Let’s explore these churches to gain insights into the faith of Christ here.
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The Five Vanished Churches in Kaleiçi, Antalya
In 1989, a historical write-up of the churches in Antalya stated that historians only knew of five churches in the old town of Kaleiçi. [1]https://akmed.ku.edu.tr/en/kaleici-museum/church-of-hagios-georgios/ However, I can list at least 10 churches in my survey of churches in Kaleici, Antalya. We will uncover five vanished or lost churches that are ignored in general studies. Let’s investigate the five vanished churches in Kaleiçi.
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| ↑1 | https://akmed.ku.edu.tr/en/kaleici-museum/church-of-hagios-georgios/ |
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Shipped Ancient Monuments in Ravenna from Istanbul
Many objects on display in churches in Ravenna came from Constantinople. To show the connection between these ancient cities, let’s consider some of these ancient monuments from Istanbul.
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Forgotten Byzantine gems in Ravenna
Beyond the UNESCO-listed eight monuments that present Byzantine history, what else should one not miss in Ravenna? The city does an excellent task in keeping these eight places on the map and well described. Yet, other fabulous finds in Ravenna connect to Byzantine history. Let’s explore these hidden Byzantine gems of non-UNESCO sites in Ravenna.
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