Amazing Turkey and Turkish Hellas

Zeus and Apollo, Homer and the 300 Spartans, beautiful temples of Athens and ancient cities... Ancient Hellas is Greece for us. In fact, this is a profound error. Because the world of the Greeks - solar civilization that gave birth to the entire European culture and worldview - appeared and bloomed... on the territory of modern Turkey. Here, on the paradisiacal Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor, the ancient Greek culture appeared. Here were born Homer and Herodotus, here were placed such wonders of the world, like the statue of Zeus and the Temple of Artemis, set on fire by Gyrostat... What can we say, almost all of the Hellas is Turkey.


Ephesus
The ancient city, which appeared in the days of early antiquity, Ephesus impresses tourists with its magnificent temples and houses to this day. No wonder Ephesus was considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Hellenic world. Here you can see the temple of Artemis destroyed by mad Gyrostat. Fortunately, the marble columns of the temple were not very affected by the fire, so now we can see this miracle of the Ancient World. Here is preserved the first library in the world (Celcius Library) and the house where Virgin Mary lived out her last days.


Pergamum
The famous Pergamon Altar was taken to Germany from here. Fortunately, the temple - a majestic building made of marble - remained standing on the hillside. Getting up on the stone steps, you'll see an incredible city-kingdom, situated entirely in the mountains. Ingenuity of the ancient architects is really amazing - right on a steep hillside in Pergamum was built and survived a huge theater with terrific acoustics. The nature has become part of the scenery, and vice versa. And besides, there are numerous buildings, columns and statues preserved in Pergamum. It was in Pergamum where the famous temple of Zeus was located on a distant mountain.


Troy
This legendary city for many centuries was considered an invention of Homer. It was discovered in the nineteenth century by archaeologist Schliemann, and his finding surpassed all expectations of scientists. It turned out that the events of the Trojan War described by Homer happened in reality! In Troy you can see seven cities located on the same place at different times. Here is also preserved a stone bench and table, where Alexander of Macedon itself had a rest before going to battle with the Persians.

Hierapolis
Ancient city-cemetery, located next to the resort of Pamukkale, Hierapolis gives an idea of the grandeur of Greek civilization. Huge areas dotted with large tombs and decorated with antique sculptures... Through this enormous city of the dead an ancient Roman road is built. There is a traditional Roman arch, ancient baths of Cleopatra, theater, and marble basilica..