​The Ancient City of Amorium

​The ancient city of Amorium is an ancient city located in the Hisarcık district of Afyonkarahisar Province of Turkey today. Amorium was considered an important center during the Byzantine Empire.

The history of Amorium M.D. 3. it dates back to the century. However, the brightest period of the city was experienced during the Byzantine Empire. 9. and 10. Amorium, which has a strategic importance for centuries with its location close to Istanbul, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, has also operated as an important trade center.

Amorium was attacked by Persians, Arabs and other invading forces during various periods of the Byzantine Empire. Especially as a result of the attacks made by the Arabs, the city was looted and destroyed many times.Today, the ancient city of Amorium has been opened to visitors with archaeological excavations and restoration works. Among the ruins found in the city are walls, churches, baths, palaces and other Deconstructions. The ancient city of Amorium is a place visited by tourists due to its historical and archaeological importance.