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TÜRKIYE · ARCHAIC PERIOD–BYZANTINE PERIOD
Ancient City of Miletus
Μίλητος
Thales, Anaximander and Anaximenes, the thinkers of the Milesian school, are linked with Miletus. Once the Persians had invaded in 494 BC, the Archaic acropolis was left empty, and in Hellenistic times the town centred on the Lion Harbour and the theatre. Roman builders added the Faustina Baths, the theatre, the Harbour Gate and the stadium, but in time silt from the Great Maeander filled the harbour and the city lost its standing.
- Original name
- Μίλητος
- Country
- Türkiye
- Period
- Archaic Period–Byzantine Period
- Civilisation
- Greek
- Location
- 37.5307° N, 27.2761° E Open in OpenStreetMap Open in Apple Maps
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A QUESTION FROM THE ROAD
After what event was the Archaic acropolis of Miletus abandoned?
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