🏛️ Tralles
Hellenistic and Roman city ruins in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near modern Aydın in western Türkiye
- Flourished from the 4th century BCE through the Byzantine period
- Known for its school of sculpture and architectural innovations
- Partially excavated; significant remains visible at the site
Tralles was an important Hellenistic and Roman city in the Caria region of western Anatolia, strategically positioned in the Meander River valley. The city achieved prominence under Seleucid rule and later became a significant Roman administrative center. Archaeological evidence indicates continuous habitation and development from the 4th century BCE until late antiquity, with notable prosperity during the Imperial Roman period ...