Perre
Perre is a visitable archaeological site in Merkez, Adıyaman, Türkiye, with surviving remains visible on site.
Photo: Klaus-Peter Simon · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Merkez, Adıyaman
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Roman–Byzantine
Through time
The story
Perrhe was an ancient city in the kingdom of Commagene. The remains of the city are located in the modern suburb of Örenli (previously the village of Pirin or Pirun) in the northern section of Adıyaman, Turkey. Some authors identify it with Antiochia ad Taurum.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Rock-cut tombs
- Necropolis
- Roma yolu
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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