Prusias and Hypium Ancient City
According to ancient writers such as Herodotus, Xenophon and Strabo, the region, in which Konuralp is located, dates back to BC. It is known as the homeland of the Thracian peoples between 1200-700 years. It is known that it was founded by the Megarians under the name "Kieros" in the classical period. B.C. The city, which was captured by Prusias I, King of Bithynia in 183, takes the name "Prusias ad Hypium", which means Prusias on the Melen Stream. Region BC. In 74, King of Bithynia IV. During the reign of Nicomedes, it came under Roman rule. M.S. The city, which started to develop in the I. century, A.D. II. and III. culminated in social welfare for centuries. In the dedication inscriptions found in the ancient city, it is known that many of the other important monumental structures of the city of Prusias Ad Hypium such as aqueducts, agora, boule, theater and bath were built during these periods. In the Middle Ages, rich information about the city is obtained from inscriptions and records of religious meetings. The city continued its vitality during and after the early Christian period. Prusias ad Hypium was captured by Konur Alp Bey, one of the commanders of Orhan Gazi, in 1323 and joined the Ottoman lands.
