The name Selge is thought to be derived from Salaga, which means deep valley in Luwi /Etruscan language. The ancient city of Selge was one of the most important cities in the region during its time. The city of Selge has the distinction of being the first city to mint coins among the other cities in Pisidia. Despite its hundreds of years of history, the ancient city of Selge has solid structures that have survived to the present day.
1250 meters above sea level, the ancient city was built on three different hills. It is possible to visit the ancient city for a small fee. 90 km from Antalya and 35 km from Serik, the ancient city is within the boundaries of Altinkaya village. Part of the walls of the city surrounded by walls can be seen. There are towers lined at intervals of 100 meters and 7 gates on the city walls protecting the city on the south side of the city.The ruins of the ancient city include the Agora, the monumental fountain building, the necropolis, the church, the stadium, the water cisterns and the ancient theatre.
Ancient City Theater:
The ancient theatre, which has a very large capacity of 10 thousand people, was designed and established as a horseshoe. The stone seats in the theatre attract attention. Many parts of the ancient theatre have survived intact. The theatre, which has four main entrances, also has an entrance through the stage. The inscriptions reveal that the competitions were held here every four years and the statues of the winners were erected.
Stadium:
In the ancient city of Selge there is a stadium with 215 meters width and 40 meters in length where some of the competitions were shown. There are also inscriptions in which Selges victories were written.
The ruins of the temples in the ancient city:
The ruins and temples on the highest hill to the west of the ancient city belong to Zeus, the chief god of the city. It is understood that the small temple next to the big temple was dedicated to Artemis based on an inscription.
Cistern:
Behind the hill in the west, there is a large cistern for the accumulation of rainwater as well as the water transported to the city from different places.
Agora:
It is located to the east of the ancient city and surrounded by columns.
Basilica:
This building, located to the north of the ancient city, is 120 meters long and is estimated to be from the Byzantine period.
Necropolis:
It consists of three large burial houses, some of which are still standing, to the east of the ancient city.
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