Ağlasun
Ağlasun | |
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 View of Ağlasun from Sagalassos | |
  Ağlasun Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′58″N 30°32′02″E / 37.64944°N 30.53389°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Burdur |
| District | Ağlasun |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ali Ulusoy (AKP) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 3,645 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 15500 |
| Website | www |
Ağlasun (from Greek Αγαλασσός Agalassos, in turn from Koine Greek Σαγαλασσός Sagalassos, in turn from Hittite Salawassa) is a town in Burdur Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Ağlasun District.[2] Its population is 3,645 (2021).[1] The mayor is Ali Ulusoy (AKP).
The town is 7 km from the ruins of the ancient city of Sagalassos, from which it gets its modern name.
With its rich architectural heritage, Ağlasun is a member of the Norwich-based European Association of Historic Towns and Regions.[3]
See also
References
- ^ TÜİK. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "HistoricTowns.org - Turkey". Archived from the original on 2008-09-10. Retrieved 2006-05-10.
External links
- Beyaz Arif Akbas: Sagalassos: City of Fairies, Adrianapolis, Yalnizgoz Yay. 2010,
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