Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient street leading to a secondary main gate of the ancient city of Side, along with several surrounding side streets, in ongoing excavations in southern Türkiye.
The work is part of long-running digs in the ancient port city in the Manavgat district of Antalya, where systematic excavations have continued uninterrupted since 1947.
Once one of the most important harbor cities of ancient Pamphylia, Side is known today for its well-preserved Roman-era theater, the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Athena, bath complexes, monumental fountains, a colonnaded street and museums that draw thousands of visitors.
The latest excavation and restoration efforts, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism under its “Heritage for the Future Project,” have focused on revealing the ancient street that extends to the city’s eastern gate, one of Side’s two main entrances, along with previously unexcavated adjacent streets.
Stone columns stand along a historic thoroughfare in Side, southern Türkiye, May 21, 2026. (AA Photo)
