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Pessinus Antik Kenti
Today, the village of Ballıhisar has been established on the ancient city located on the old King's Road. It is known as one of the most important places of worship where the mother goddess, called "Goddess Cybele" by the Phrygians, was found. It was the place where the goddess idol, a black stone most likely a meteor, had descended from the sky. The Romans took this stone to Rome in 204 BC in order to win the war against Carthage and called it Magna Mater (Great Mother).
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Today, the village of Ballıhisar has been established on the ancient city located on the old King's Road. It is known as one of the most important places of worship where the mother goddess, called "Goddess Kybele" by the Phrygians, was found. It was the place where the idol of the goddess descending from the sky, a black stone most probably a meteor, was located. In order to win the war against Carthage, the Romans took this stone to Rome in 204 BC and called it Magna Mater (Great Mother). Pessinus became the scene of ceremonies held for the mother goddess and in those periods became the center for those who devoted themselves to the mother goddess.
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Pessinus Antik Kenti sits within Sivrihisar, Eskişehir. The toroti catalogue holds 122 described stops across Eskişehir, 22 of them in Sivrihisar.
The nearest stop is Yelinüstü Mağarası, 11 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Mugla route passes 9.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Pessinus Antik Kenti?
- Today, the village of Ballıhisar has been established on the ancient city located on the old King's Road. It is known as one of the most important places of worship where the mother goddess, called "Goddess Cybele" by the Phrygians, was found. It was the place where the goddess idol, a black stone most likely a meteor, had descended from the sky. The Romans took this stone to Rome in 204 BC in order to win the war against Carthage and called it Magna Mater (Great Mother).
- Where is Pessinus Antik Kenti?
- Pessinus Antik Kenti is in Sivrihisar, Eskişehir.
- How long does it take to visit Pessinus Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Pessinus Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Pessinus Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Pessinus Antik Kenti; the closest are Yelinüstü Mağarası, Eskişehir Günyüzü-kayakent Yaban Hayati Koruma Sahası, Seyyit Mahmut Suzanı Külliyesi.
- Is Pessinus Antik Kenti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Pessinus Antik Kenti lies 9.8 km from the Ankara – Mugla route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.