020 PHILADELPHIA AND THEIR NEW NAME

Welcome to our video about the ancient city of Philadelphia! This city has a long and interesting history, having been a major city for more than 1,500 years during the Alexandrian, Persian, Seleucid, and Roman empires. Located thirty miles east of Sardis, its strategic position at the eastern end of a fertile valley in the Roman province of Lydia. We hope that you will join us on this journey as we explore the history of this fascinating city! More details can be found in our Commentary on the Seven Churches.