The ancient city of Pamukkale Laodikeia is an ancient city located in the Lykos Valley between the villages of Eskihisar, Goncalı and Bozburun in Pamukkale district of Denizli province. The name of the city is Laodikeia, which is rumored to have been founded by Seleucid Emperor Antiochos II in the 3rd century BC and named after his wife Laodike. The city was an important center of trade, culture and faith during the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk periods.

The ancient city of Laodikeia contains many historical and architectural monuments. Among the most important structures in the city are the following:

Temple of Zeus: Located in the eastern part of the colonnaded street of the city, the temple was built in the 2nd century BC. The temple has a peripteros plan with 6x13 columns. There is an altar and a stoa in front of the temple.

The Great Church Located south of the colonnaded street, the church was built in the 4th century AD. The church has a basilica plan with three naves. The apse of the church is thought to be the place where the Council of Laodikeia, which is important for the history of Christianity, was held.

Monumental Fountain: Located at the corner of the main street and the side street of the city, the fountain is a Roman period structure. The fountain was built with two facades and has a pool and niches. The water of the fountain comes from the Lykos River.

Assembly Building: Located in the southwest of the city, the building has a rectangular plan and extends in the east-west direction. The main entrance of the building is on the east facade. Inside the building there are benches where the members of the assembly sit and a dais where the speaker stands.

Stadium and Gymnasium: The stadium and gymnasium are located in the southwest of the city and run in the east-west direction. The stadium and gymnasium were built to form a unity. The stadium is 350 meters long and 60 meters wide. The stadium has 24 seating steps. The gymnasium was built in the 2nd century AD.

Theaters There are two theaters in the city. The larger one is located in the northeast of the city and is of Greek theater type. The audience capacity of the theater is approximately 20 thousand people. The smaller theater is located about 300 meters northwest of the large theater and is of Roman theater type. The audience capacity of the theater is approximately 15 thousand people.

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