Prostanna Harabesi, Isparta'nın Eğirdir ilçesine bağlı Akpınar Mahallesi'nde Viarus Dağı eteklerinde kurulu Pisidia kenti. Akropolis, sur kalıntıları ve podiumlu tapınak temeli günümüze ulaşmış; giriş ücretsiz.
Prostanna is a Pisidian city founded southwest of Lake Eğirdir, at the foot of Mount Viarus (Eğirdir Sivrisi). The city's name first appears in an inscription dated to 113 BC: this inscription, erected in Delos, contains the phrase "The People of Prostanna in Pisidia". The city, which minted its own coins during the Roman Imperial Period, maintained this tradition from Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD) to Claudius II.
The acropolis is built on a low hill south of Eğirdir Sivrisi. There are traces of city walls on both this hill and Sivri, and some of the towers are still standing. Within the walls on the small hill, square-plan building foundations and stylobate blocks that may belong to a round tholos have been identified. The city's large structures are in the saddle between the two hills: foundations, probably belonging to a temple, stand on a podium area built with bossed masonry, but the upper part is largely destroyed. Immediately to its north is the foundation of a second structure, and to its south are the remains of a large building referred to as a bathhouse.
There is no detailed information about the city's history. It was abandoned after the Roman Period; due to its distance from main road routes, it could not develop as much as other cities in the region. In the Late Antiquity, the acropolis was re-fortified. Found ceramics indicate that the settlement continued until the 5th-6th centuries AD. During the Byzantine Period, it is thought to have been identified with Eudoxiopolis in Hierokles' list.
Guide's Note
Best Time to Visit
Prostanna is in a mountainous and open area with little shade. In summer months, early morning or late afternoon hours can be preferred. Spring months are a more comfortable option in terms of both temperature and the green appearance of the terrain. In winter months, road conditions can be difficult, so it is useful to get local information before going.
How to Get There
From Eğirdir center, it takes approximately 20-25 minutes by private car to Akpınar Neighborhood. The last 1.5 kilometers from the village to the ruins are a dirt road and path; from here, you need to continue on foot or by off-road vehicle. There is no public transportation option. Going by your own car or a rental car from Eğirdir is the most practical way.
How Much Time to Allocate
The ruins themselves are not spread over a wide area; 1.5-2.5 hours are sufficient to see the acropolis, city wall remains, and temple foundation. However, the climbing time from the village should also be taken into account, making a half-day plan realistic in total.
Route Suggestion
A trip to Eğirdir usually involves the lake shore, castle, and islands. Adding Prostanna as an extra day to this route makes sense, as the climb and terrain take time. For those who climb Eğirdir Sivrisi (Mount Viarus) on the same day, this route, which is a stage of the St. Paul Trail, also connects to the Akpınar viewing terrace.
Things to Pay Attention To
The area is unprotected and without guides; there are no signs or information boards. Sturdy shoes and careful steps are essential when walking among the ruins, as there are hollows and uneven ground among the stones. Cell phone signal can weaken after the village. If you are going alone, inform someone of your route.
Photo Spots
A wide section of Lake Eğirdir can be seen from the acropolis hill; especially in the afternoon light, the lake surface sparkles. The city wall remains with the mountain silhouette in the background are among the most photographed frames of the ruins. The bossed stone masonry of the podium temple foundation also provides detail in close-up shots.
Historical Importance of the City
Prostanna is one of the lesser-known cities of the Pisidia region. Its distance from main road routes limited its development during the Roman period and also led to the low number of visitors today. This makes the area a quieter spot to visit compared to crowded ancient cities.
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