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🏛️ Smyrna-Kyme-Elaia

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🏛️ Smyrna-Kyme-Elaia
Archaeological remains of three ancient Ionian coastal settlements in western Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 07:50
📌 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 ...

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