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It was the Greeks who gave the city the name Side, which means in translation from the Greek dialect that appeared at that time pomegranate. The fruit is considered a symbol of prosperity and fertility, its image adorned ancient coins, over the centuries the Greeks expanded and strengthened the city, successfully trading with neighboring establishments through two ports. Aspect reached its peak in 2-3 centuries. AD, being part of the Roman Empire: During this period, most of the ancient buildings whose ruins have survived to this day were constructed. By the seventh century, after numerous raids by the Arabs, the city fell in the tenth century, and returned to the original population, and after a few centuries it became part of the Ottoman Empire.
