Abstract
Five Corinthian capitals have been identified from the ancient city of Isaura, the capital of the Isaura Region, in the nearby villages Isiklar and Hacilar. The identification of these architectural blocks suggests that at least two monumental buildings are likely to be found upon excavation of Isaura. The capitals numbered KB1, KB2 and KB3 belong to the same building. It is noteworthy that the KB4 capital is made of marble and also has quality workmanship. The forms of the capitals found in the Isaura area suggest that they had been at a local school, under the influence of the Aphrodisias Decoration School. Based on certain features of style, these Corinthian capitals should be dated to the late Antonine period and early Severan period. Therefore, this indicates an increase in construction activities parallel to the increased political stability and rising level of prosperity in Isaura in the last quarter of the 2nd century AD and the first years of the 3rd century AD.
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