ATTALEIA, an ancient city of Pamphylia, which derived its name from Attalus II., king of Pergamum; the modern Adalia (q.v.). It was important as the nearest seaport to the rich dis tricts of south-west Phrygia. A much-frequented "half-sea" route led through it to the Lycus and Meander valleys, and so to Ephesus and Smyrna. This was the natural way from any part of central Asia Minor to Syria and Egypt, and accordingly we hear of Paul and Barnabas taking ship at Attaleia for Antioch. Originally the port of Perga, Attaleia eclipsed the old Pamphylian capital in early Christian times and became the metropolis. There are extensive remains of the ancient walls. The most conspicuous monument is the triple Gate of Hadrian, flanked by a tower built by the empress Julia.