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There are fascinating ancient cities all around
Türkiye, but certainly one of the most renowned is Troy, a UNESCO
World Cultural Heritage site. Set on the foothills of the Ida Mountains in
Çanakkale, Troy – with nine different city layers – has been home to multiple
settlements and civilizations. As the setting for the Trojan War in Homer's
ancient epic, The Iliad, Troy is the first stop on the Aeneas Route, the
only Council of Europe-registered cultural route that starts in Türkiye.
The Magnificent Harbour City: Ephesus
Another celebrated ancient city in Türkiye in the
Aegean region is Ephesus, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
Continuously inhabited for approximately nine thousand years, from the
prehistoric to the Ottoman periods, Ephesus was one of the world's largest port
cities in its heyday and is currently among the world's best-preserved
archaeological sites. Structures in the Ancient City include the Library
of Celsus, and the great theatre, the largest in Türkiye with a capacity
of 30,000 spectators; the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World; the Mazaeus and Mithridates Gate; Hadrian's
Temple; and the terrace houses. Visit the Ephesus Experience Museum,
the site's newest attraction, for an interactive experience of the landmarks
and life of Ephesus.
An Ageless Healing Centre: Hierapolis
Adjacent to the Pamukkale travertines in
Denizli is Hierapolis, an important healing and health centre in
antiquity. Two thousand years ago, the travertines had attracted attention in
the Kingdom of Pergamum and the Pergamenes began building in the area. The
ancient city was called Hierapolis, in honour of Hiera, the wife of Telephos,
the legendary founder of Pergamum. The most remarkable structures in Hierapolis
include the Roman Bath and the ancient theatre. Additionally,
the city's Ancient Pool, featuring columns and marbles, is often open to
visitors, who can immerse themselves in the same warm (36 degree) waters
allegedly enjoyed by Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt.
An Ancient Treasure with Splendid Acoustics:
Aspendos
One of the best-preserved ancient theatres in the
world is in Aspendos, set in the Serik district of Antalya in the
Mediterranean region. The most distinctive element of the city's storied
theatre – which has inspired numerous legends – are its superb acoustics. These
skillfully devised acoustics have stood the test of time and can be experienced
today at the Aspendos Theatre, which continues to host concerts and shows.
The Aspendos Aqueducts are another magnificent structure in the city
and one of the best examples of a preserved ancient waterway.
Image
Credit: © Go Türkiye
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