- Smyrna was an ancient city whose Ruins are located next to the modern city of Izmir in Turkey.
- It was one of the three important cities in the Roman Province of Asia, along with Ephesus and Pergamon.
History
- Ancient Smyrna was ruined by an earthquake in 178 CE and was rebuilt as Roman Smyrna by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 CE).
The Greek Site
- Old Smyrna, or Bayrakli Hoyugu, dates from the 11th century BCE, and is located in the Tepekule area of Bayrakh.
The Roman Site
- Izmir Agora Open Air Museum
- Located at Namazgah, Tarik Sari Sokagi No. 29, Izmir.
- The Agora area
- Remains of the Basilica gate
- The Stoa
- The shopping area
Roman Roads
- A coastal road:
- An inland Road:
- Smyrna-Sardis-Ankara
Izmir, Turkey