Tripolis Ancient City Located at the foot of a hill between Buyuk Menderes River and Yenicekent Town, Tripolis Ancient City was one of the key frontier centers in Lydia. This city served as a transportation hub for Karia, Phrygia, and Tripolis, thanks to its strategic location. It is believed to have been established by citizens from Pergamum and was also known as Apollonia, according to Plinius. As one of the most important cities in the region, Tripolis was rich and prospered in ancient times. The best remaining monuments in the city date back to the 1st-3rd century AD. Additionally, Tripolis was an important center for religion, as demonstrated by its mention in Nicaea's list of participants at an A.D 325 council meeting of religious leaders. Tripolis, an ancient city located in the modern-day Denizli province of Turkey, has endured numerous wars and natural disasters throughout history. The city, which served as a key transportation hub for the surrounding regions of Karia, Phrygia, and Lydia, was heavily damaged by earthquakes and wars in the 2nd and 4th centuries AD, but it reached its peak during the Roman era. In 1993, excavation work was carried out by the Museum Directorate along a stretch of Main Street, and broader excavation work began in 2007. Among the ruins of Tripolis, visitors can find a Greek-style theater located in the city center, which could seat around 10,000 people. The bath lies 200 meters west of the theater, outside the city walls, and although its outer walls still stand, the interior structures have collapsed. The Council Building, located 150 meters south of the bath, only has its ground floor remaining. To provide water to its residents, Tripolis constructed waterways and arches over a route stretching 25 km to a nearby water source, some of which can still be seen today. The Necropolis, situated on the north and east side of the city wall, contains a variety of rock tombs, sarcophagi, and cemeteries with podiums. Despite the damage inflicted upon it over the years, Tripolis remains a fascinating site for historians and visitors alike.