🏛️ Smyrna-Kyme-Elaia
Archaeological remains of three ancient Ionian coastal settlements in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Aegean coast of Türkiye, near İzmir province
- Period: Archaic through Byzantine eras (8th century BCE – 15th century CE)
- Significance: Three distinct ancient settlements reflecting Greek colonisation and urban development
- Current Status: Archaeological sites under Turkish heritage protection
Smyrna-Kyme-Elaia comprises three archaeological sites representing successive Greek settlements on the Aegean coast of western Anatolia. These locations ...