History and archaeology / Ancient city
Larisa Ancient City
Menemen, İzmir
One of the oldest Aeolian cities of the Aegean, built on a hill commanding the Gediz valley.
Its story
Larisa is on a hill overlooking the Gediz River plain near the Buruncuk neighborhood of Menemen. Its name derives from a word in the Anatolian languages meaning 'citadel, walled place'. Archaic-period palace and wall remains have been found at the settlement, counted among the twelve Aeolian cities. In the early 20th century Swedish and German archaeologists excavated here.
Key facts
- Period
- Archaic–Hellenistic
Trip purpose
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
38.66759, 27.03139
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larissa_(Aiolis) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larissa_Phrikonis | https://www.visitizmir.org/en/Icerik/137