Seleucia Pieria
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Seleucia Pieria was the ancient Mediterranean Sea port of Antioch on the Orontes. It is located 15 mi. [24 km.] southwest of Antioch.
It is named after a general of Alexander the Great (Seleucus Nicator) and the nearby mountain (Mt. Pieria). It briefly served as the capital of the Seleucid kingdom, but at the death of Seleucus (281 B.C.) the capital was moved to Antioch on the Orontes.
Paul and Barnabas set sail from here on Paul’s first missionary journey (Acts 13:4).
Photos (23)
Ancient Harbor
Ancient Harbor Detail
Harbor and Agora
Ancient Harbor 1
Ancient Harbor 2
Tunnel 1
Tunnel 2
Tunnel and Bridge
Tunnel Entrance 1
Tunnel Entrance 2
Tunnel Entrance 3
Tunnel Interior 1
Tunnel Interior 2
Divine Vespasian and Titus Inscription
Latin Inscription 2
Modern Harbor 1
Modern Harbor 2
Hinterland of Seleucia
Ionic Temple
Ionic Temple 2
Rock Tombs
Rock Tombs Interior
Rock Tombs Cornice