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Antalya was formerly
called Attalaia, a name derived from Attalus II, king of
Pergamum, who founded the city in the 2C BC. |
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The Gate of Hadrian was
built to commemorate the visit of the emperor in 130 AD.
Remains of Roman and Byzantine walls can still be seen
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The Archaeoligical Museum
holds most interesting collections and should not be
missed. |
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