It is 6 km from Denizli. The ancient city of Laodikeia, located in the north of the city, was established at a very suitable point geographically and in the south of the Lykos river. The name of the city is mostly referred to as "Laodikeia on the shore of Lykos" in ancient sources. According to other ancient sources, the city dates back to BC. Between the years 261-263 II. It was founded by Antiochus and the city was named after Antiochus' wife Laodike.

Laodikeia, BC. It is one of the most important and famous cities of Anatolia in the 1st century. The great works of art in the city belong to this period. The Romans also gave special importance to Laodikeia and made it the center of the Convent of Kibyra (Gölhisar-Horzum). A series of high quality coins were minted in Laodicea during the reign of Emperor Caracalla. Many monumental buildings were built in the city with the contributions of the people of Laodikeia. The presence of one of the 7 famous churches of Asia Minor in this city shows how important Christianity was here. MS. A very big earthquake that took place in the year 60 destroyed the city.