Zoom out to First Missionary Journey The Apostle Paul passed through Perga on his way to Antioch of Pisidia in the middle of his First Missionary Journey, and returned for a longer visit near the end of the same journey (see Acts 13:13 and 14:24-25). Turkish archaeologists have been excavating Perga since 1946. Want to go deeper?The following are recommended to help you look deeper into the history and archaeology of Perga. Recommended for purchase: Clyde E. Fant & M. G. Reddish – A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey (Oxford, 2003) Curators of Antalya Museum – Complete Guide to the Three Major Cities of Ancient Antalya Pamphylia: Perge, Aspendos, & Side (Antalya Museum, 1997). New Guide to Perge (Pamfilya Tourism, 1990). Kayhan Dortluk, trans. Hayriye Buyan – Side Aspendos Perge (Keskin Color As, 1997). Online resources: Dick Osseman – Perga photos "Perga" (Wikipedia). Visit Turkey Now (Maris Travel Worldwide, Istanbul, Turkey) – "Perge" – good description of site. About DS Contact DS © 2008 DeeperStudy.com | Steve Singleton, All Rights Reserved | Perga Satellite Image |