The Ancient Cities

Western Anatolia, the region of modern-day Türkiye surrounding Çeşme to the north, east and south, was home to several prominent ancient cities that played crucial roles in the history of the ancient world.

Some of the most significant cities include Ephesus, one of the most important cities of classical antiquity; it was a major centre for early Christianity and housed the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Smyrna (İzmir), known for its advantageous port and trade, Smyrna was a thriving Hellenistic and later Roman city. It was also one of the seven churches of Asia mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Pergamon (Bergama), an influential cultural and political centre during the Hellenistic period, is known for its vast library, second only to Alexandria’s, and the Pergamon Altar, a masterpiece of Hellenistic art. Sardis, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia, was a significant city during the Persian and Roman periods and where coinage is believed to have been invented.

Ancient Cities of Western Anatolia Map

Ancient cities on the Çeşme Peninsula:

Other Ancient Cities in the Province of İzmir

Ancient cities in the Province of Manisa

Ancient cities in the Province of Denizli & Aydin

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