A tourist visits the Perge archaeological site in Antalya, Trkiye, March 21, 2025. The Perge archaeological site, located in Trkiye's Antalya province, can be dated back to the early Bronze Age. It is an important sample for studying urban planning in ancient Greece and Rome. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)ANTALYA, Trkiye, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Trkiye's Antalya region, once the center of the ancient kingdom of Pamphylia, is home to some of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, offering a glimpse into centuries-old civilizations.Just an hour from the modern city, visitors can explore historic landmarks such as Aspendos and Perge, remnants of a thriving Roman past.Aspendos features one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters, an architectural marvel built in 155 CE under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. With its soaring stone arches and 15,000-seat capacity, the structure remains largely intact and continues to captivate visitors.Nearby, the ruins of Perge reveal a once-bustling Roman city. Wide colonnaded streets, the towering Hellenistic Gate, and remnants of an ancient marketplace offer insight into daily life in antiquity. The site's flat terrain makes for easy exploration, while intricate mosaics and a monumental nymphaeum stand as testaments to its former grandeur. Tourists visit the Perge archaeological site in Antalya, Trkiye, March 21, 2025. The Perge archaeological site, located in Trkiye's Antalya province, can be dated back to the early Bronze Age. It is an important sample for studying urban planning in ancient Greece and Rome. (Xinhua/Liu Lei) Tourists visit the Perge archaeological site in Antalya, Trkiye, March 21, 2025. The Perge archaeological site, located in Trkiye's Antalya province, can be dated back to the early Bronze Age. It is an important sample for studying urban planning in ancient Greece and Rome. (Xinhua/Liu Lei) This photo taken on March 21, 2025 shows a view of the Aspendos Antique Theater in Antalya, Trkiye. (Xinhua/Liu Lei) This photo taken on March 21, 2025 shows a view of the Aspendos Antique Theater in Antalya, Trkiye. (Xinhua/Liu Lei) An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2025 shows a view of the Aspendos Antique Theater in Antalya, Trkiye. (Xinhua/Liu Lei) Tourists visit the Aspendos Antique Theater in Antalya, Trkiye, March 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)