Seferihisar, Turkey
Sığacık, Teos Cd. No:151
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+90 2324835117
Good for kids
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Huge historical site, one of the biggest in Turkey. You need quite some hours to visit it all. Some area are well preserved although I continuously felt that if more escavations were made, they would've found more. I've been impressed by the size and age of the olive trees found in this area.
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Interesting site in early stages of excavation. Still in need of a lot of restoration. Whole area is covered in excavated pillars and building blocks. Pleasant walk through some very old olive groves. The theater and bouleuterion( council house) are best restored buildings.
Teos Ancient City is located in Seferihisar town of Izmir province. Founded in 1050-1000 BC, Teos was one of the 12 cities in Antique Ionia. The Temple of Dionysus was originally built by Hermogenes from Priene in 2nd century BC. It is the largest of the temples built in the name of Dionysus in Anatolia. The temple was constantly repaired during the Roman Empire, but damaged by earthquakes. Teos Ancient City consists of the Hellenistic city walls, antique theatre, acropolis, agora, odeon, bouleuterion, cistern, gymnasium, the remains of the ancient southern port and a small church built on the pier.
Ancient city of Teos which is known today as Sigacik, located 80km north of Kusadasi and 60km south west of Izmir. The first inhabitance dates back to 10th century BC. The first settlers were Greek colonizers who left mainland Greece due Dor attacks. The legendary founder was named as Athamas. Therefore before the usage of the name Teos, the city was known as Athamias refering to 'the city of Athamas'. These colonisers were folllowed by Ionians who founded 12 cities at the western part of Anatolia.
You can feel the mysticity on air. It s a huge place surrounded with a nice path between olive trees. The mandarin in the bazaar is also very delicious!
The ancient city of Teos might have been great during its time but today lies a handful of ruins in the form stones scattered around the place. The old olive trees and the silence during the late afternoon presented a sense of haunted town while walking. In general not a must see sight if you are short of time.
This historical ancient site was. one of the most important centres on the Aegean cost that controlled trade. Olive trees dating back to 400 AD are still standing. The layout of the north and south harbour is amazing considering that it was constructed in the second millennia BC. The restoration work is not impressive and needs a lot of work.
Pretty cool site. Very cheap entrance fee. Thanks to those who decided. Great energy in here
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