Thyatira

Thyatira, Manisa 

Located in Akhisar District, the city was located in the northern part of ancient Lydia of the Roman province of Asia, the ancient Thyatira was a prosperous trading town and was an important location on the road from Pergamum to Laodicea.  The city, which was a weaving centre in ancient times, carried out military and commercial activities since it was located at the junction of several roads. Among its ruins were found inscriptions relating to a guild of dyers where artisans made purple dyes.