Alaşehir began as perhaps one of the first ancient cities with the name Philadelphia. It was established in 189 BC by King Eumenes II of Pergamon (197–160 BC).

Philadelphia is not so ancient as many of the other cities of Asia Minor, for it was founded after 189 B.C. on one of the highways which led to the interior. Its name was given to it in honor of Attalus II, because of his loyalty to his elder brother, Eumenes II, king of Lydia.

The Metropolis of Philadelphia (Greek: Μητρόπολη Φιλαδελφείας) was an ecclesiastical territory (diocese) of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in western Asia Minor, modern Turkey. Christianity in the city of Philadelphia was introduced before …

Dec 15, 2011 · The city of Philadelphia in Asia Minor was an important and wealthy trade center in ancient Lydia that retained its importance until late Byzantine times. The city was addressed as one of the Seven Churches in the Book of Revelation (Rev 3:7 …

Dec 4, 2024 · Philadelphia (Φιλαδέλφεια) was an ancient city in Anatolia and one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. It now sits beneath the modern city of Alaşehir. Philadelphia was founded in 189 BC by King Eumenes II of Pergamon. He named the city for the love of his brother and successor, Attalus II.

In the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (283–246 B.C.), Rabbath Ammon was renamed Philadelphia. Despite the name change, the city’s inhabitants remained largely Semitic and probably were never extensively Hellenized.

Aug 8, 2016 · Philadelphia, name of several ancient cities. One was in Lydia, W Asia Minor (now W Turkey). At the foot of Mt. Tmolus and near the location of modern Alaşehir, it was founded in the 2d cent. BC by Attalus II Philadelphus of Pergamum. One of the Seven Churches in Asia was there (Rev. 3.7). The city was damaged several times by earthquakes.

Jun 6, 2008 · The site of ancient Philadelphia is now covered by the Turkish agricultural town of Alashehir which has a population of about 20,000. Alashehir (Red City) is named for the volcanic earth in the area (Blaiklock 122).

Jan 16, 2025 · The U.S. city of Philadelphia shares its name with an ancient city in Türkiye. Explore the rich history of Alaşehir, a key center of early Christianity.

Nov 12, 2020 · The ancient city of Philadelphia is primarily remembered as one of the seven cities mentioned in the book of Revelation. Because the city was in an earthquake-prone area, not much remains to be seen of ancient Philadelphia.