Perrhe Ancient City Perrhe, an ancient city with the name Me’arath Gazze Pörön in ancient sources and Pirin and Perin in Mesopotamia, is located 3 kilometers north of the city center. During the Kingdom of Commagene (163 BCE - 72 CE), Perrhe was a major city and served as a vital asset due to its strategic location on a route connecting Samsat (Samosata), another local capital, and Malatya. In the past, Perrhe was a popular stop for armies, caravans, and soldiers seeking respite. The fountain's flowing water still provides drinking water to residents today. Perrhe's importance persisted during the Roman Period due to the ancient roads over the Taurus Mountains. Perrhe, an ancient city with a rich history, held both religious and geopolitical significance during antiquity. In 325 BCE, Bishop Ioannes Perdos led a delegation that participated in the Biblical assembly in İznik, while a letter from Andreas (Elexandar) of Samosata to Alexander the Great in 433 CE mentioned some important bishops in Perrhe, highlighting its religious importance. One of the city's remarkable features is its partially excavated Necropolis area, which contains thousands of tomb chambers and galleries that attract visitors. In addition, the state workshops situated next to the necropolis were olive oil manufacturers.