Having entered the scene in 150 BC as Attalia, named after its founder, Attalos II, king of Pergamon, Antalya has ever attracted a wide array of travelers, including Paul the Apostle, and Ibn Battuta among others.
Markuu goobta soo galay sanadkii 150 BC ka Attalia, oo loogu magac daray aasaasihiisii, Attalos II, oo ahaa boqorka Pergamon, Antalya waligeed waxay soo jiidatay dad badan oo safar ah, oo ay ku jiraan Bawlos Rasuulkii, iyo Ibnu Battuta iyo kuwo kale.