Miletus Archaeological Site and Milet Museum
The capital of civilization, culture, art and science, Milet (Miletos) is one of the most important cities in human history with its 3,500-years old history. The city, which is regarded as the centre of positive science, is hometown of people who questioned nature in order to understand it. Also known as the "city of philosophers", Milet has raised many historical figures such as the philosophers Thales, Anaksimandros and Anaksimenes and the city planner Hippodamos. Milet, dominated by free thought 2,600 years ago, became a centre of attraction, and turned into the largest city of the Ionian civilization. It became a cosmopolitan city attracting people from all over the world. Milet is located on the southwestern border of the Menderes Plain (Menderes Ovası), between Söke and Didim, in an area with no traffic density. Instead of big cities, there are several beautiful villages around it: Doğanbey in the north, Batıköy in the west, Akköy in the south and Balat next to it. Dilek Peninsula-Büyük Menderes Delta National Park (Büyük Menderes Delta Milli Parkı) extends to the Menderes Delta in the west of Miletus. Although the Agora is hidden under the marshes today, the massive foundations of the stoas can easily be seen, giving an idea of the size of the city centre during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. It is only 150 meters from the Miletus theatre and was built by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. This bathhouse, which was built by the Emperor on behalf of his wife Faustina. The Miletus Museum (Milet Müzesi), Statuary, pottery, coinage, inscriptions and other small finds are on display under different themes..This relatively small but rich museum is right outside the ruins of Miletus.
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