name of an ancient town of Turkey, in Asia Minor, or Natolia, founded by Attalus Philadelphus, brother of Eumenes. In the year 1097 it was taken by John Ducas, the Greek general; and, in the year 1106, it was, without difficulty, reduced by the same individual. The Turks marched from the East with a design to plunder this and the maritime towns; and, in 1175, the Emperor Manuel retired thither for protection against these invaders. In 1300, it fell by lot to Karaman. In 1306, it was besieged by Alifaras, and considerably harassed, but not taken. In 1391, Philadelphia alone refused to admit Bajazet; but it was at length forced to capitulate, from want of provisions. It has been matter of surprise that this town was not totally abandoned; and yet it has survived many cities less liable to inconveniences, and is still an extensive place, though in its appearance it is poor and mean. Some remnants of its walls are still standing.