History and archaeology / Ancient city
Hypaipa Ancient City
Ödemiş, İzmir
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An ancient city north of the Küçük Menderes valley, dating from the Lydian period and known for its Artemis cult.
Its story
Hypaipa was a Lydian city founded near the north bank of the Kaystros (Küçük Menderes) River, about 67 km from Ephesus. Ancient sources mention a Persian-influenced cult of Artemis in the city. It became a bishopric in the Byzantine period. Today the remains of a theater and buildings can be seen around Günlüce.
Key facts
- Period
- Lydian–Byzantine
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
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38.27654, 27.96000
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypaipa | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypaepa | https://www.visitizmir.org/en/Icerik/139