History and archaeology / Ancient city
Priene Ancient City
Söke, Aydın
One of the most orderly Ionian cities, laid out on a grid on the steep slope of Mykale, with its Temple of Athena and bouleuterion.
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Its story
Priene is one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League and was built on the southern slope of Dilek Dağı (Mykale). Rebuilt on a grid plan on steep terrain in the 4th century BC, the city is regarded as one of the best examples of Hellenistic urban planning. The Temple of Athena Polias, supported by Alexander the Great, the well-preserved bouleuterion, the theater and houses are among the main remains. The city was on the coast when it was founded; the alluvium carried by the Büyük Menderes has today pushed the sea kilometers away.
Key facts
- Location
- Güllübahçe, ~15 km to Söke
- Museum pass (Müzekart)
- Valid
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
37.65972, 27.29778
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priene | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priene