Colossae Ancient City
Colossae Ancient City was established on the edge of Aksu Stream, in the north of Honaz (Cadmos) mountain. It is on the south oriental road, which has been used since ancient times. It is one of the most important centers in Great Phrygia. According to Ksenephon, it is one of the 6 largest cities of Phrygia. It lived its heyday under Persian rule. BC III. It has lost its importance with the establishment of Hierapolis and Laodikeia since the 19th century. It was devastated by an earthquake in the 1st century AD during the reign of Nero.
The city, which was founded under the name of Chonae in 692-787 AD, where the present Honaz district center is located, was completely abandoned due to an earthquake. In the city of Chonae, St. We learn from ancient sources that Michael's church was found. There are remains of a castle belonging to the Ottoman period. The remains of the Colossae Ancient City can be found on the mound hill, which is the Acropolis, and in the surrounding lands. In the area to the north of the mound, there are chamber and house-type tombs carved into the rock.
