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Majestic ancient cities of Turkey's Aegean
Majestic ancient cities of Turkey's Aegean
Turkey, with its abundant cultural heritage, was home to many ancient civilizations. The patterns and remains of this rich history and culture are still evident in the ancient cities of the Aegean region. Click through this photo gallery to see the breathtaking ancient cities of Turkey's Aegean...
Ephesus: Ephesus is an outstanding example of a Roman port city, with a sea channel and harbor basin. Excavations have revealed grand monuments of the Roman Imperial period including the Library of Celsius and the Great Theater.
Ephesus was added to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List in 2015.
Laodicea: Located in the western province of Denizli, Laodicea on the Lycus was an ancient metropolis and an unknown archaeological site before 2003.
It was only after the excavation works that were initiated by the Denizli Museum that the city came to light.
Aphrodisias: The ancient city of Aphrodisias is made up mainly of two components: The archaeological site of Aphrodisias and the marble quarries. The temple of Aphrodite dates back to the 3rd century B.C. The city streets are arranged around several large civic structures, which include temples, a theater, an agora, and two bath complexes.
The site was included on the world heritage list at the 41st UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Krakow, Poland in 2017.
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