History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Myus Ancient City
Söke, Aydın
An Ionian League city north of Bafa Gölü, abandoned because of the Menderes alluvium.
Its story
Myus lies north of Bafa Gölü, near Avşar village in Söke. It was one of the twelve cities that formed the Ionian League and spoke the same Ionic subdialect as Miletus and Priene. The city was founded on the coast; when the alluvium brought by the Büyük Menderes filled the gulf, its people abandoned the city because of marshes and mosquitoes. Today the foundation remains of a temple of Dionysus can be seen on the hill.
Key facts
- Location
- Avşar village, Söke
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
Location
37.59444, 27.42778
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myus | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myus