SELGE (city in Lycaonia and Pisidia)
Archaeological site in Manavgat, Antalya, Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Lycaonia and Pisidia
- People of myth here
- Calchas
- Where
- 37.23° N, 31.13° E
Selge is located in a fertile tract among the summits of the Taurus mountains, in a region that extends from the mountains down to the lowlands and reaches toward the areas of Pamphylia and Milyas. Strabo 12.7.2 The city has few approaches due to its mountainous terrain. Strabo 12.7.3 The local iris and unguent made from it are highly esteemed. Strabo 12.7.3
Described in the sources
The region is formed by the rivers Eurymedon and Cestrus. Strabo 12.7.3 The city once supported a population of twenty thousand people. Strabo 12.7.3 The Selgeis sent ambassadors to Alexander offering friendship and obedience. Strabo 12.7.3 The area produces olives, excellent vines, and abundant pasture for animals. Strabo 12.7.3 Artemidorus classifies Selge as one of the cities belonging to the Pisidians. Strabo 12.7.2 The Selgeis were never subject to any other people due to their secure position. Strabo 12.7.3 Selge was originally founded by Calchas before being established by Lacedaemonians. Strabo 12.7.3 They waged continual warfare with kings over territory below them and within Taurus. Strabo 12.7.3 The Selgeis are altogether subject to the Romans and included in the former kingdom of Amyntas. Strabo 12.7.3 Forests surrounding the city contain trees of various sorts, including great abundance of styrax trees. Strabo 12.7.3