The ancient city of Sagalassos is located in the mountains near modern-day Aglasun, in Burdur Province in southwestern Turkey. The ruins lie at an altitude of about 1,450-1,700 meters above sea level, so walking around the site takes place along terraces and slopes with wide views of the surroundings. This location largely determined the layout of the city, including its complex water supply system and the placement of public buildings.

The history of Sagalassos goes back to antiquity, and in 333 BC the city was taken by the troops of Alexander the Great. It reached its greatest prosperity during the Roman period, when it became one of the important urban centers of Pisidia. A significant part of the surviving structures dates from this time: squares, baths, nymphaeum fountains, temple structures, a theater, and other elements of a developed urban environment.

Among the most famous finds are monuments associated with the imperial cult, as well as fragments of a large statue of Emperor Hadrian. The archaeological complex is valued for the good preservation of its Roman layout and monumental architecture. Here you can gain a clear impression of how a large mountain city was organized during the Roman Empire.

In the 6th-7th centuries, strong earthquakes, infrastructure problems, and a declining population led to the gradual decline of Sagalassos. During the Byzantine period, life still continued here, but over time the settlement was finally abandoned. Today it is one of the most notable archaeological sites in Burdur Province, of interest to those who want to see ancient ruins away from the major seaside resorts.