GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Artist | William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) |
| Engraver | Albert Henry Payne (1812-1902) |
| Date | 1837 |
| Technique | Steel Engraving |
| Category | Ottoman Empire And Turkey |
| Source | Syria, The Holy Land, Asia Minor & C. Illustrated. In A Series Of Views, Drawn From Nature By W.H.Bartlett, William Purser & C. By John Carne (Fisher, Son & Co. London & Paris, 1837) |
Seleucia Pieria is an ancient city located 35 kilometers west of Antakya, south of Musa Mountain, in Samandag district. Seleucus I Nicator, the ruler of the Seleucus Kingdom, founded the port city of Seleucia Pieria (today's Cevlik) in 300 BC, surrounded by 12.5 km long walls and made it the capital of his country. Later, although Antakya (Antiochia) was established and the capital moved there, it enriched and grew due to its strategic location and continued its importance as a commercial port. The city was destroyed by two major earthquakes in 526 and 528. Today, it is possible to see various parts of the city's entrance gate, harbor, agora, caves and some buildings. The name of the ancient city is included in the Bible as "Selefkiye" in the "Acts" section. Apostle Paul and Barnabas started their first missionary journey from this port.
