Hadrian and the emergence of Sagalassos

as the first city of Pisidia

Marc Waelkensi, director of excavations at Sagalassos in south-west Turkey, made headlines in 2007 with the discovery of a monumental statue of Hadrian. He discusses the role of the city in Hadrian's travels, its importance as the centre of the region's imperial cult, and the significance of its numerous monuments.