History and archaeology / Ancient city
Assos Ancient City
Ayvacık, Çanakkale
The city where Aristotle also lived, on a volcanic hill facing Lesbos (Midilli), with its walls, theater and necropolis.
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Its story
Assos was an ancient city built on the summit and slopes of the andesite hill at Behramkale village, with the most important harbor on the southern coast of the Troad. In the city, which experienced Lydian, Persian, Pergamene and Roman rule, the philosopher Aristotle lived for about three years, and the Stoic Cleanthes was born here. Assos, where Paul also stopped on his journey, is explored for its well-preserved walls, agora, gymnasium, sea-facing theater and necropolis full of sarcophagi. The city's andesite sarcophagi were exported to distant lands in antiquity.
Key facts
- Period
- Archaic – Byzantine
- Admission
- Paid; Müzekart (Museum Pass) valid
- Visit duration
- 2–3 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
39.49056, 26.33667
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assos | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assos