antique cities in turkey

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Aphrodisias

With a history dating back to 5000 BC, the ancient city of Aphrodisias was established during the Greek and Roman times and is one of the most valuable settlements that have survived to the present day. Located in Aydn province, the city is dedicated to Aphrodite goddess of love and beauty.

As a center of art, sculpture, architecture and worship, Aphrodisias has always attracted the attention for its magnificent Temple of Aphrodite. The value of the unearthed monuments and artifacts in the area has been rising exponentially while the excavation works are still in progress. The ancient city has also an archeological museum bearing the same name of the site.Halicarnassus

Named Halicarnassus in the ancient times and one of the most beautiful districts of Mula province, Bodrum is home to a variety of ancient monuments of great value today. Halicarnassus is literally an open air museum with a history going back to 5000 years and its famous Mausoleum is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The ancient city where you can sightsee highly valued antique monuments such as the Myndos Gate, the Theater or Temple of Mars (Ares), is located amidst magnificent nature.Iotape

Located in Antalya province among the Mediterranean cities with the warmest climate, the ancient city of Iotape was named after the wife of king Antiochus of Commagene. The historic site is home to a variety of ancient monuments from the Roman and Byzantine period.

Situated by a cove in Alanya a district of Antalya province, the ancient city by the turquoise sea is surrounded with magnificent natural wonders where visitors can embark on enjoyable excursions.