Aphrodisias Private Tour

Aphrodisias is named after Aphrodite because she has a sanctuary and a unique cult image in this city. In antiquity, the sanctuary in Aphrodisias was distinctive with its cult of Aphrodite. The cult image of Aphrodite was a mixture of her Carian origins and several Anatolian deities.

The city, being close to a marble quarry, owned a famous sculpture school. It became a famous city in the Roman world with its beautifully built sculptures. Sculpture artists of Aprodisias used to be the most sought artist in Rome and Aprodisian artists have signatures on the finest art pieces that survived.  Today a lot of sculptures are still in a good shape seen in Aphrodisias and Aphrodisias museum. Also, Aphrodisias is known as one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Turkey. Aphrodisias is mentioned in Suda, a massive Byzantine encyclopedia. Aphrodisias has unique architecture and it is a must-see city for art and history lovers.