GREEK RUINS IN TURKEY

The geographical area where modern day Turkey is located used to be a part of the ancient Greek world and the region was named Ionia, just like other regions of Greece such as Sparta, Macedonia, Argolis etc.

Today even though the region no longer belongs to Greece there are still ancient Greek remainings in the region which are preserved.

1. EPHESUS

Ephesus was a vibrant classical city, now bordering modern day Selçuk in Turkey and representing some of the best preserved Greek and Roman ruins in the Mediterranean. The site is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of Ancient Roman and Greek history, allowing them to walk through its streets and view its magnificent houses, community buildings, temples and stadiums.

2. TROY

Troy is one of the most famous and historically significant sites in the world. Imbued with several millennia of history and the subject of legend, Troy’s fame mainly derives from being the fabled location of the Trojan War.

The vast ruins now found at Troy lay witness to thousands of years of history, with the oldest section dating back to the late fourth millennium BC. Remains of the famous walls of Troy, which played such an important role on the Trojan War, can still be seen at the site.

It is said that Alexander the Great visited Troy in 334BC, at the start of his campaign against the Persians. The Macedonian leader is believed to have paid his respects at the Tomb of Achilles.