Myrina, Archaeological site in Aliağa, Turkey
Myrina is an ancient city whose ruins spread across two hills where the Güzelhisar Çayi river meets the sea. The remains show thick walls made from large stones, later defensive structures, and stone features along the shore where ships were anchored.
The city started as a port town in ancient times and was hit by two major earthquakes that caused serious damage. A Roman emperor helped fund the reconstruction after the first disaster.
This was a busy port where merchants and travelers moved goods across the Mediterranean. The people left behind coins, mirrors, and clay figurines that show how they lived and honored their dead.
The remains are mostly exposed foundations and stone blocks that you can see from the shore and the hilltops. Wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven and shaded areas are scarce throughout the site.
Among the burial grounds here are tombs carved directly into the rock with multiple chambers inside. One notable example has ten niches carved into stone within its main chamber.
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