Ruins of Seleucia (Eordisverse)

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Seleucia
Σελεύκεια (in Ancient Greek)
SeleuciaRuins-1.jpg
Alternative nameSeleucia on the Tigris, Seleucia on Tigris, Seleucia Tigris
LocationTigris River within the Baghdada Governate
RegionMesopotamio
History
AbandonedSemi
PeriodsHellenistic, Seleucid Restored Imperial
CulturesHellenistic, Middle East
Site notes
OwnershipMiddle East Federation

Seleucia, also known as Seleucia on the Tigris, Seleucia on Tigris and Seleucia Tigris, was an ancient urban settlement located at the Tigris River within the Middle East Federation. Containing Hellenistic architecture, it was built during the Wars of the Diadochi by Seleucus I Callinicus and has been the capital city of the Seleucid Empire. During antiquity, it was designated as one of the most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities of its time, attracting diverse ethnicities and an abundance of trade and replaced Babelon as such.

History

Founding by Seleucus I Callinicus

Era of Prosperity

Decadence

Partial Settlement on the Ruins

Second Europan War

Contemporary History

Archeology

The settlement contains a combination of both Hellenistic and Mesopotamioan architecture, and there are even signs where they were heterogeneously mixed together.

Sections

Seleucia Superior

This part of Seleucia is located on the western bank of the Tigris River. It forms the major part of the city, containing the acropolis containing the Palace of the Basileus and the Temples of Zeus, Athena, and Seleucus and many public places such as the amphitheater and public baths. On its riverside, there were ports of trade and a bridge connecting the section to its minor eastern part, Seleucia Inferior.

Seleucia Inferior

Seleucia Inferior is an area designated on a little island embedded within the river. It contains various ports and more importantly, the Temple of Apollo and the Mausoleum of the Seleucids.