Sagalassos, sitting on the slopes of a high mountain in the inner west of Turkey is one of the best-preserved ancient cities. It was one of the most important cities of ancient times. During the 3rd millennium the Luwians settled in this area. It was conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC. It flourished after joining the Roman Empire in 25 BC. The city was linked to the Anatolian road network and was connected with the ports on the Egean and the Mediterranean coasts. The city was an export center for pottery and agricultural products throughout antiquity. Today the site features a huge Roman bath complex, library, urban mansion with more than 80 rooms, and theatre with seating for up to 9000 people, as well as other monuments.