Jason Borges
Philomelium on the Roman Road Network
Philomelium (modern Akşehir, Türkiye) was a notable Greco-Roman city in central Anatolia. It was located on the eastern border of the...
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Jason Borges
- May 25
- 3 min
The Via Sebaste in Antalya
You can walk a well-preserved section of a Roman road, the Via Sebaste, located 30 km north of downtown Antalya and 3 kilometers NNE of...
Jason Borges
- May 11
- 7 min
“How Many People Lived in Ephesus?”—The Challenges of Ancient Demography
A quick explanation of how scholars calculate ancient populations, and a discussion about the population of Ephesus.
Jason Borges
- Mar 30
- 2 min
The Jewish Inscription at Termessos?
A Jewish inscription at Termessos (in Pisidia, near Antalya) reads: Μ(ᾶρκος) Αὐρ(ήλιος) Ἑρμαῖο δὶς Κευη τὴν σωματοθ̣ή̣κην τῆ θυγατρὶ...
Jason Borges
- Mar 30
- 3 min
The Future of Antakya?
Since the earthquake hit southeast Turkey in early February, I have talked with people who visited Antakya (aka Hatay, Syrian Antioch)....
Jason Borges
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Visiting Antalya
Antalya is a beautiful and historical city on the Mediterranean coast in southern Turkey. If you are planning to visit, here is some...
Jason Borges
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Istanbul Airport Museum
For the last several years, when I have visited a local archaeology museum in Turkey, I often encountered, in place of prized artifacts,...
Jason Borges
- Feb 10
- 5 min
Earthquakes in Antioch/Antakya
Five days ago a 7.8 earthquake leveled cities in Turkey’s southeast region. The city of Antakya (ancient Syrian Antioch) lies is ruins....
Jason Borges
- Feb 6
- 2 min
The Harbor of Troas
The city of Alexandria Troas was like a comet dashing through history—it appeared as a bright flash in an instant, then disappeared. The...
Jason Borges
- Oct 20, 2022
- 5 min
4-Day Itinerary for Phrygia
The hill country of Phrygia features natural beauty, Iron-age Phrygian monuments, and early Christian inscriptions. Explore the region!
Jason Borges
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
Maps of Ignatius’ Journey Through Asia
Ignatius of Antioch was convicted in Antioch and then marched to his death in Rome around 115 AD. During his journey, several churches in...
Jason Borges
- Sep 6, 2022
- 1 min
Excavations at Colossae
The mound at Colossae has long waited to be excavated. The great news is that excavations began in 2021, led by Bariş Yener of Pammukale...
Jason Borges
- Aug 22, 2022
- 7 min
5-Day Itinerary for Van & Kars
The mountainous region of eastern Turkey is nestled between the Anatolian plain, Caucasus Mountains, and Mesopotamia. Political conflicts...
Jason Borges
- Jul 5, 2022
- 3 min
Jews in Ancient Asia Minor
Jewish people lived throughout Asia Minor during the Hellenistic and Roman eras. This is significant in its own right, and also important...
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