The ancient city of Vasada, located in Bostandere Neighborhood in Konya’s Seydişehir district, is home to a Roman-era theater that offers important insights into the region’s ancient history.
Situated southeast of Lake Beyşehir, Vasada was an important settlement connected to ancient cities such as Mistheia, Amblada and Isauria. Archaeological excavations at the site revealed a theater built into a natural hillside.
The theater features 15 rows of gray andesite seats and is estimated to have had a capacity of around 3,000 people. Archaeologists have also uncovered the orchestra, stage area and various Roman-era artifacts, including pottery, terracotta vessels, perfume bottles and stone pieces decorated with reliefs.
Although parts of the theater were damaged over the years, archaeological work has helped reveal its original structure and highlighted Vasada’s importance as a cultural and urban center during the Roman period.
Vasada was declared a first-degree archaeological site in 1988 and 1996 due to its archaeological significance. The remains continue to contribute to the understanding of ancient settlements in the Konya region.
