Smyra
Smyra, also known as Smyrna, is an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey, situated on the western coast of the Aegean Sea. Historically, Smyra was one of the most significant cities in the ancient world, particularly during the Greek and Roman periods. It was a major port city and a key center of trade, culture, and politics in the region.
Founded around the 10th century BCE, Smyra was originally settled by Greek colonists from the island of
Smyra played a crucial role in the Greco-Persian Wars and later in the Roman civil wars. The
In the Byzantine period, Smyra remained an important city, though its economic decline began in the 13th
The ruins of Smyra are scattered across the modern city of İzmir, including the ancient theater, the