Laodicea
Laodicea on the Lycus, also known as Laodicea ad Lycum, is an ancient city in western Anatolia. It stood in the region of Phrygia Pacatiana, on the Lycus River between Colossae and Hierapolis, near present-day Denizli Province in Turkey. The city was named for Laodice, a Seleucid queen, and developed as a Hellenistic urban center that benefited from its position along regional trade routes.
Under Roman rule Laodicea grew into a wealthy metropolitan center. It was renowned for its textile industry,
Laodicea is notable in Christian history for its early Christian community and as one of the churches
The archaeological site preserves extensive remains from Hellenistic to Late Antique periods, including a large theater,
Today, the site is a focus of Turkish archaeology and heritage, with ongoing excavations and public interest