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About
Side
The name of Side derives from the
ancient name for the Pomegranate, the symbol of
fertility. This symbol can be seen on a number of
artefacts, in particular the coins of the period. The
ancient city of Side was founded approximately 700 years
BC. It is know that before the Turks settled in the area
a number of civilisations (Hittites, Syrians, Persians,
Greeks and Romans) lived ther. Its good relations with
Rome and the boundless wealth of those days provided the
opportunity for the construction of the magnificent
buildings. Importent structures worth seeing today are
the ancient Side Theatre, the Temples of Apollo and
Athena, City Gates, the Aqueducts, the Harbour of Side,
the Monumental Fountains and the Side Baths. Some of
these structures have had their restoration completed
while some ancient remains have been rebuilt ( such as
the Theatre, the Harbour and the Temple of Apollo).
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