Pirin Ruins
Pirin Ruins
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,373 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
My wife and I stopped here in mid-January and toured on our own. It’s located very close to Adiyaman.
The visitor’s center wasn’t open so we couldn’t watch the 3D movie. On the plus side, we didn’t have to pay an admission charge.
Signage was very good and informative so it was easy to explore on our own. The necropolis areas were particularly interesting and in good condition.
The weather was very cold and windy when we visited but we were glad we stopped and got a lot out of the visit.
The visitor’s center wasn’t open so we couldn’t watch the 3D movie. On the plus side, we didn’t have to pay an admission charge.
Signage was very good and informative so it was easy to explore on our own. The necropolis areas were particularly interesting and in good condition.
The weather was very cold and windy when we visited but we were glad we stopped and got a lot out of the visit.
Written January 22, 2022
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Julian W
Istanbul, Türkiye26 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
We've been to Pirin (or Perre) several times. It's an extensive area of rock tombs and a few other items, including a deep well with a staircase you can go down to the bottom. Admission has always been free, but it looks like they'll start charging soon. There's a lot of work going on to make the place more visitor-friendly.
The tombs themselves are interesting, and you can go right in a quite a few of them. Several tombs are still in good shape, though others only partly remain. They're carved out of the rock, and most have places for several bodies (don't worry, there are no bodies there now!). There's at least one example of a tomb equipped with a big slot for a round stone door that would have been rolled across, pretty much like the tombs of Lazarus or Jesus in the New Testament.
Our kids love going to Pirin - they enjoy clambering around on the rocks and through the caves.
Nearby there are some remaining sections of old city walls (you have to walk along a track through some fields) and if you drive down the road from the tombs to the village at the bottom, there's an old well outlet, next to a small mosque that has pillars apparently made from old church columns, now inverted. (When we asked about this the imam denied it, but a local person confirmed it was true, and it's fairly obvious.)
The tombs themselves are interesting, and you can go right in a quite a few of them. Several tombs are still in good shape, though others only partly remain. They're carved out of the rock, and most have places for several bodies (don't worry, there are no bodies there now!). There's at least one example of a tomb equipped with a big slot for a round stone door that would have been rolled across, pretty much like the tombs of Lazarus or Jesus in the New Testament.
Our kids love going to Pirin - they enjoy clambering around on the rocks and through the caves.
Nearby there are some remaining sections of old city walls (you have to walk along a track through some fields) and if you drive down the road from the tombs to the village at the bottom, there's an old well outlet, next to a small mosque that has pillars apparently made from old church columns, now inverted. (When we asked about this the imam denied it, but a local person confirmed it was true, and it's fairly obvious.)
Written April 14, 2014
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sakaerka
Istanbul, Türkiye148 contributions
Nov 2019
The ruins are very close to Adıyaman downtown. I believe if the excavations continue, this will become a major ancient city/ necropolis. More than a ruin. In fact, it is already a big site. The site is also called Perre Ruins.
Written November 5, 2019
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PPCI-BG
Bergamo, Italy124,479 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
The Pirin ruins are named after the ancient city of Perre and are located a few kilometers from Adiyaman. Perre was one of the five largest cities of the Kommagene kingdom and there are almost two hundred rock tombs and sarcophagi. Worth a short visit if you are in the area.
Written January 6, 2024
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John M
Merritt Island, FL181 contributions
Aug 2019
It is not a stop that most tours go to and usually only locals visit it. I planning to visit it again my next trip to Turkey.
Written September 2, 2019
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Erhan Yildirim
Türkiye2,425 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
Commagene is one of the King's big city and make ancient sources
Mesopotomia'da "Mearath gazze Pörön", "Pirin" and "Perin" known as
ancient city of Perre Melitene (Malatya) city Samosataya (Samsat)
He was in an important position to be away from the beginning.
Today the beauty of the water flowing from the fountain was still used.
passengers, caravans and armies passing through the port
robust. Roman city of Perre
the continuation of its importance.
On a large road leading to the east during the Byzantine period
the ancient city of Perre also preserves its importance. This is arid
Hierapolis (Holy City) called Perre .S. 325 years ago in Niceia (znik)
topcil ncil council Persidas under bishop oannes Perdos
as a city of the state. .S. 433 years ago Samosata’l Andreas’s
In a letter to Alexander, some of the most important bishops in Perre
He is talking about. The ancient city of Perre
lost its importance and could not reach its old bright period again. Pere ancient
and other necropolis in the region.
fields. The Holy Land of the King of Commagene Nemrut Da
This necropolis area that sees Hierothesion is one of the other Commagene cities.
there should be a regional necropolis with burials.
Mesopotomia'da "Mearath gazze Pörön", "Pirin" and "Perin" known as
ancient city of Perre Melitene (Malatya) city Samosataya (Samsat)
He was in an important position to be away from the beginning.
Today the beauty of the water flowing from the fountain was still used.
passengers, caravans and armies passing through the port
robust. Roman city of Perre
the continuation of its importance.
On a large road leading to the east during the Byzantine period
the ancient city of Perre also preserves its importance. This is arid
Hierapolis (Holy City) called Perre .S. 325 years ago in Niceia (znik)
topcil ncil council Persidas under bishop oannes Perdos
as a city of the state. .S. 433 years ago Samosata’l Andreas’s
In a letter to Alexander, some of the most important bishops in Perre
He is talking about. The ancient city of Perre
lost its importance and could not reach its old bright period again. Pere ancient
and other necropolis in the region.
fields. The Holy Land of the King of Commagene Nemrut Da
This necropolis area that sees Hierothesion is one of the other Commagene cities.
there should be a regional necropolis with burials.
Written June 17, 2019
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PLN324
Istanbul, Türkiye72 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
Ruins of ancient Perre, small town of Commagene Kingdomand later important local center of Roman Empire, is located ca 5 km northeast of provincial capital Adiyaman, close to village Pirin. Since antiquity, the site of the ancient city of Perre has been an important junction of the roads to Kahta, Samsat and Urfa. A small settlement during the reign of the Kings of Commagene, Perre, became a witness of a golden age under the Roman Empire, when it was an important stopover for travelers and merchants. The most interesting in remaining ruins of Perre is visiting the over 200 rock tombs connected to each other via passages. The tombs are decorated with reliefs and feature sarcophagi. Artifacts found in the graves are on display at the Adiyaman Museum.
Written May 18, 2016
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Worldman2017
London, UK230 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
A life center where the dead are not completely uncovered. It is located in a very large area. Not only is it enough to see but also to watch the 3D movie and read and know the Komagene Civilization.
Written September 12, 2019
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Cocobar
Vienna, Austria150 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
Not much excavations done yet, still one can easily guess how large the settlement was once. There are interesting graves, if you have time in Adiyaman I can recommend to go and see this site
Written July 16, 2013
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Erhan Yildirim
Türkiye2,425 contributions
Nov 2022
This ancient city, which is approximately 5 km away from the city center of Adıayaman, is accessible by half buses (public transportation buses) from the city center. This ancient city, which you can visit anytime of the year, is waiting for you with all its beauty. I would like to give you some historical information about this city.
COMMAGENE KİNGDOM-PERRHE ANCIENT CİTY
The ancient city of Perrhe, located within the borders of Adıyaman province today, attracts attention with its rock tombs. It is understood from the studies carried out in the necropolis area in the ancient city, which is in the north of the city and approximately 4 km away from the city center, that Perrhe was inhabited for a long time.
known as Mearath gazza Pörön in ancient sources, and Pirin and Perin in Mesopotamia.
ancient city of Perre Melitene (Malatya) Samosat (Capital of Samsat-commage)
Septimus Severus Bridge (Cendere), which was built to cross the Chabinas River at the beginning of the 3rd century AD, was built for logistical support in the transitions from the ancient city of Perre to Melitene (Malatya), the city of Samsat, the capital of the Commagene kingdom.
The Commagene region, in which the city of Perrhe is included, has been under the control of different states in the historical process, and has generally assumed the role of a buffer zone against the attacks that may come from the east. In this direction, especially giving importance to the security of the border regions, the Romans deployed legions at strategic points along the Euphrates (Euphrates) river. In this respect, Perrhe was undoubtedly affected by the developments in the region, both due to its proximity to the city of Zeugma, which is a transit point for the expeditions to the east near Euphrates, and to its location on an important transit route in the north-south direction. The city, which seems to have come to the fore during the Eastern Roman Empire, was abandoned over time, probably due to Sassanid and Arab attacks, and lost its importance.
The ancient city, which is one of the 5 important cities of the Commagene kingdom (Samosata, Caesarea Germanica, Doliche and Perre), draws attention with the abundance of rock tombs. The abundance of rock tombs and the area it covers suggest that the necropolis may be the common cemetery of all Commagene cities. Starting from the 1st century BC, the ancient city It is understood that it was inhabited until the Islamic period (7th century AD).
The ancient city consists of 2 parts…
There are many tunnels, chamber tomb types, rock tomb types, tumulus tomb types, and sarcophagi within the necropolis area, which includes different types of cemetery structures (rock tomb-sarcophagus) and covers almost the whole of a limestone hill.
The settlement and social structures start at the end of the hill and continue towards the north.
There is a 155 square meter mosaic belonging to a Roman villa in the northwest of the settlement.
The Roman fountain, where caravans and travelers used to take a break, and which met the city's water needs, has been flowing for 2000 years.
There is a cistern built in a very different way with its architecture and stepped entrance in the city.
Apart from these, there are many squeezing pools and resting pools in the city. The region was famous for its wines in the ancient period. In the new Assyrian period, wine is among the tax materials paid by the Kummuh state (late Hittite city-state) to the Assyrians.
The city sent a representative to the Iznik(nikea) consul, which gathered in the 4th century.
Very important artifacts were found in the excavations that started in the city in the beginning of 2000 and are exhibited in Adıyaman museum today.
The most important of these is dedicated to Jupiter Dolichenus
It is a stele relief with Greek inscriptions. Bearded god in Roman military garb,
turned to the right, holding an eagle and a lightning bolt in his hands,
He carries a pair of trousers, a cloak on his shoulder, a sword on his waist and a Phrygian cap. As such
Komageneli is depicted as Jupiter Dolichenus. Just below
In the eight-line Greek inscription, a commander named Gaius Julius Paulus
It is written that he had this relief made by the god of Doliche in memory of a victory he won.
Work II. It belongs to later than the middle of the century.
The relief comes out of its cult (worship) center, Komagene, to the Roman Empire.
Jupiter Dolichenus, which spread to every corner of today's Europe,
located in the territory of his own country Komagene and still in Adıyaman
It has been a work preserved and exhibited in the Archaeological Museum.
During the excavations in 2021, a diploma and a permit belonging to a Roman soldier of about 1900 years were found.
A diploma of a person named Calcilius Antiquus, who had served in the Syrian Province for 20 years, was found to give him Roman citizenship and the right to marry at the same time after his military service. It is one of the 100,000 bronze documents produced (bronze plate) and one of 800 surviving.
The kingdom of Commagene awaits all its guests not only with the tumulus of Mount Nemrut, but also with the ancient city of Perre and the necropolis area...
The kingdom of Commagene awaits all its guests not only with the tumulus of Mount Nemrut, but also with the ancient city of Perre and the necropolis area...
Greetings to the whole world and to all humanity from these lands (Mesopotamia), where civilizations and cultures were born and still active
COMMAGENE KİNGDOM-PERRHE ANCIENT CİTY
The ancient city of Perrhe, located within the borders of Adıyaman province today, attracts attention with its rock tombs. It is understood from the studies carried out in the necropolis area in the ancient city, which is in the north of the city and approximately 4 km away from the city center, that Perrhe was inhabited for a long time.
known as Mearath gazza Pörön in ancient sources, and Pirin and Perin in Mesopotamia.
ancient city of Perre Melitene (Malatya) Samosat (Capital of Samsat-commage)
Septimus Severus Bridge (Cendere), which was built to cross the Chabinas River at the beginning of the 3rd century AD, was built for logistical support in the transitions from the ancient city of Perre to Melitene (Malatya), the city of Samsat, the capital of the Commagene kingdom.
The Commagene region, in which the city of Perrhe is included, has been under the control of different states in the historical process, and has generally assumed the role of a buffer zone against the attacks that may come from the east. In this direction, especially giving importance to the security of the border regions, the Romans deployed legions at strategic points along the Euphrates (Euphrates) river. In this respect, Perrhe was undoubtedly affected by the developments in the region, both due to its proximity to the city of Zeugma, which is a transit point for the expeditions to the east near Euphrates, and to its location on an important transit route in the north-south direction. The city, which seems to have come to the fore during the Eastern Roman Empire, was abandoned over time, probably due to Sassanid and Arab attacks, and lost its importance.
The ancient city, which is one of the 5 important cities of the Commagene kingdom (Samosata, Caesarea Germanica, Doliche and Perre), draws attention with the abundance of rock tombs. The abundance of rock tombs and the area it covers suggest that the necropolis may be the common cemetery of all Commagene cities. Starting from the 1st century BC, the ancient city It is understood that it was inhabited until the Islamic period (7th century AD).
The ancient city consists of 2 parts…
There are many tunnels, chamber tomb types, rock tomb types, tumulus tomb types, and sarcophagi within the necropolis area, which includes different types of cemetery structures (rock tomb-sarcophagus) and covers almost the whole of a limestone hill.
The settlement and social structures start at the end of the hill and continue towards the north.
There is a 155 square meter mosaic belonging to a Roman villa in the northwest of the settlement.
The Roman fountain, where caravans and travelers used to take a break, and which met the city's water needs, has been flowing for 2000 years.
There is a cistern built in a very different way with its architecture and stepped entrance in the city.
Apart from these, there are many squeezing pools and resting pools in the city. The region was famous for its wines in the ancient period. In the new Assyrian period, wine is among the tax materials paid by the Kummuh state (late Hittite city-state) to the Assyrians.
The city sent a representative to the Iznik(nikea) consul, which gathered in the 4th century.
Very important artifacts were found in the excavations that started in the city in the beginning of 2000 and are exhibited in Adıyaman museum today.
The most important of these is dedicated to Jupiter Dolichenus
It is a stele relief with Greek inscriptions. Bearded god in Roman military garb,
turned to the right, holding an eagle and a lightning bolt in his hands,
He carries a pair of trousers, a cloak on his shoulder, a sword on his waist and a Phrygian cap. As such
Komageneli is depicted as Jupiter Dolichenus. Just below
In the eight-line Greek inscription, a commander named Gaius Julius Paulus
It is written that he had this relief made by the god of Doliche in memory of a victory he won.
Work II. It belongs to later than the middle of the century.
The relief comes out of its cult (worship) center, Komagene, to the Roman Empire.
Jupiter Dolichenus, which spread to every corner of today's Europe,
located in the territory of his own country Komagene and still in Adıyaman
It has been a work preserved and exhibited in the Archaeological Museum.
During the excavations in 2021, a diploma and a permit belonging to a Roman soldier of about 1900 years were found.
A diploma of a person named Calcilius Antiquus, who had served in the Syrian Province for 20 years, was found to give him Roman citizenship and the right to marry at the same time after his military service. It is one of the 100,000 bronze documents produced (bronze plate) and one of 800 surviving.
The kingdom of Commagene awaits all its guests not only with the tumulus of Mount Nemrut, but also with the ancient city of Perre and the necropolis area...
The kingdom of Commagene awaits all its guests not only with the tumulus of Mount Nemrut, but also with the ancient city of Perre and the necropolis area...
Greetings to the whole world and to all humanity from these lands (Mesopotamia), where civilizations and cultures were born and still active
Written November 11, 2022
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Здравствуйте! К какому царству относился этот город? Какие народности в нем проживали? В каком веке его основали?
Written July 3, 2019
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