Blog Feed: Tourism in The Aegean Region

Mylasa (Milas)

Published on 2008-01-27 13:32:00

Mylasa (Milas)Mylasa, Milas today, is today called almost same as in ancient times. Mylasa is in the south west of Turkey in other words it is in Muğla province. Mylasa was very important in ancient times. It was both the capital of Caria and Mentes > read more

Pergamon (or Pergamum)

Published on 2008-01-25 09:24:00

Pergamon (or Pergamum)Pergamon, today it is Bergama / Izmir / Turkey, was an ancient Hellenistic city naming its kingdom in north-west Anatolia. The city is approximately 80 km from Izmir and 25 km from The Aegean Sea.The city was famous for its desi > read more

Aphrodisias

Published on 2008-01-21 10:16:00

AphrodisiasAphrodisias is near Geyre village of Karacasu of Aydin province of Turkey. It is about 2 hours to Denizli and 3 hours to Izmir. The city was known as The city of Aphrodite.Aphrodisias was near a marble quarry and thanks to this quarry the > read more

Laodicea or Laodiceia (on the Lycus)

Published on 2008-01-20 15:47:00

Laodicea, Laodiceia (on the Lycus)Laodiceia on the Lycus is near the village of Eskihisar in Denizli today. It is approxiamtely 30 minutes from Denizli city center (3-4 km). Laodiceia was originally known as Diospolis and Rhoas but it was destroyed a > read more

Sardis

Published on 2008-01-18 16:43:00

SardisSardis, Sart today, is in Manisa province of Turkey today. Sardis (Sardes) was the capital of ancient Lydia. In that time it was one the most important city in that district in all aspects.Sardis is near Salihli country of Manisa and is 70km aw > read more

Miletus

Published on 2008-01-17 16:28:00

MiletusMiletus is located in Aydin province of Turkey.According to some Greek myths the city Miletus take its name from a hero called Miletus.The city was one of the twelfth Ionian city and it was is Asia Minor. The city had a harbour in that time bu > read more

Hierapolis

Published on 2008-01-17 14:30:00

HierapolisHierapolis in other words Pamukkale is an ancient site near Denizli now. It is 20 km south-west of Denizli. It is famuous for its hot springs which has been used since 2nd century BC.During ancient times Hierapolis was a spa center and its > read more

Didyma

Published on 2008-01-17 14:00:00

DidymaDidyma, known as Didim today, is located in west coast of Turkey. It is famuous for its sanctuary and Apollon Temple.Didyma was center of "oracle" in ancient world. It was made by Miletus'. During the ancient times there was a competition betwe > read more

Ephesus

Published on 2008-01-17 08:20:00

EphesusEphesus is located in west coast of Turkey where Cayster River flows into Aegean Sea. Ephesus was an harbour city in ancient Ionian. But Cayster River's alluvions filled its harbour and cut it away from the sea. Today, Ephesus is aproximately > read more

Where is The Aegean Region?

Published on 2008-01-17 07:50:00

Where is The Aegean Region?Aegean region takes its name from Aegean Sea where is located between west coasts of Turkey and east coasts of Greece. The region dates back to 5000 BC almost. It has hosted many states like Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, L > read more