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Kolophon Ancient City

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Kolophon Ancient City

Menderes, İzmir

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The only Ionian city not founded on the coast; famed for its cavalry and the hometown of Xenophanes.

Its story

The remains of Kolophon lie on the hills south of the Değirmendere neighborhood of Menderes. The city was one of the twelve Ionian cities, and ancient writers praised the strength of its cavalry. Walls dating to the 4th century BC surround the hills, making use of natural rock outcrops. Together with the sanctuary of Klaros and the harbor of Notion, it forms a trio.

Key facts

Period
1st millennium BC–Hellenistic

Trip purpose

  • Quiet
  • Hiking

Location

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38.11556, 27.14222

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolofon_(antik_kent) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colophon_(city) | https://www.visitizmir.org/en/Icerik/136