In 396 BC Colossae was the site of the execution of the rebellious Persian satrap Tissaphernes, who was lured there and slain by an agent of the party of Cyrus the Younger.

May 29, 2025 · Unexcavated yet historically rich, biblical Colossae lies near modern Honaz in Turkey. Though mentioned briefly in the Bible, the site holds deep historical, religious, and …

The ancient city of Colossae was built on a major trade route through the Lycus River Valley in the Roman province of Asia Minor (in the southwest corner of modern-day Turkey). There the …

Feb 6, 2023 · Colossae was a city in Phrygia, in the Roman province of Asia (part of modern Turkey), about 100 mile east of Ephesus in the region of the 7 churches of Rev. 1–3. The city …

Colossae was an ancient city located in the region of Phrygia in Asia Minor, which is present-day Turkey. It is most notably recognized in the Christian tradition as the recipient of the Apostle …

The active Christian communities of the Lycus valley are vividly illustrated in both Laodicea and Colossae, the one beset by problems of affluence, the other by the heretical philosophies of a …

Colossae was located 120 miles (193 km) east of Ephesus in the Lycus River Valley in ancient Phrygia, part of the Roman territory of Asia Minor. It was one of a triad of cities in the area (the …

May 10, 2025 · Colossae (Latin) or apparently ΚΟΛΟΣΣΑΙ in Phrygian, pronounced as 'Ko`los.sae̯' (Classical Latin, with 'e̯' voiced as a short 'i') and 'Ko`lossa-i' respectively, was a …

Jul 21, 2024 · Nestled in the outskirts of Denizli province in Turkey, Colossae is one of the six great cities of ancient Phrygia. This historical gem reached its zenith under Persian rule, …

Dec 11, 2024 · Explore the rich history, archaeological findings, and modern identification of the ancient city of Colossae.