Selge Antik Kenti
A Pisidian city at 1,000 metres inside Köprülü Canyon National Park. Its ruins are interwoven with today's Altınkaya village; the theatre is the best-preserved structure in the area.
Selge was an independent mountain city that minted its own coins and grew wealthy on olive oil and resin. Today the ruins are scattered among the houses of Altınkaya village — a column drum in a garden wall, a cistern beside a barn. That interweaving gives the site the feel of a living archaeological area.
The most imposing structure is the theatre for around 9,000 people. Set into the mountainside, its seating rows are largely intact and the view from the upper tiers stretches to the canyon. The remains of a stadium and the agora lie alongside.
Selge is reached by a winding mountain road continuing from the Köprülü Canyon route, which is why most visitors add it to a rafting day. The altitude keeps it cool even in summer, and small village businesses serve regional breakfast and gözleme.
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
- Budget
- Free
Tips
- Most efficient to plan alongside a Köprülü Canyon rafting tour.
- The road is narrow and winding; difficult in a large vehicle.
- The ruins are scattered — asking villagers for directions saves time.