3,000-year-old historical remains of ancient city of Stratonikeia in western Mugla province attracts tourists.
The largest marble city in the world, located in Turkey’s western Mugla province, continues to attract local and international tourists with its 3,000-year-old historical remains.
Home to many historical civilizations, Stratonikeia is influenced by the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantium and Anatolian periods while its importance continued during the Ottoman and Republican eras.
In 2015, it became famous as the “city of gladiators”. It is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List.
As more details are unearthed during excavations, it is expected that the site will make it to the permanent UNESCO World Heritage List.
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