The Agora Ancient City of İzmir: The heart of a city from ancient times to today.
Today, I took a journey in the historical heart of Izmir. While traveling in the Agora Ancient City, I followed the traces of the city called Smyrna. In this magnificent archaeological site, I saw so many historical artifacts from Hellenistic and Roman periods. The basilica, stoas, columns, statues and fountains were depicting the magnificence and wealth of the ancient city.
In Agora, I felt like the time has stopped. It is a wonderful place for those who want to witness to the history of Izmir.
Agora Ancient City, located in the Konak district of Izmir, is an important historical ruin that was founded in the 4. Century BC and survived until today. This artifact, which was functioning as the state agora of Smyrna city, was the center of commercial, political, religious and cultural activities.
Agora was built on a rectangular plan and it has three floors. The first floor consisted of shops and warehouses. The second floor consisted of administrative buildings and stoas. The third floor was used for sculptures and other works of art.
One of the most important structures of the Agora is the Stoa Basilica, which was built in the 2. century BC. This structure is 240 meters long and 20 meters wide. The Stoa Basilica was used as both a trade center and a social meeting place.
Here is also one temple, one hamam (bath) and one theatre in Agora.
Agora Ancient City is one of the most important historical ruins of Izmir. This ruin site helps us understand how the city of Smyrna operated in ancient times and what kind of city it was.
You can understand what kind of a city Smyrna was in ancient times and see examples of Ancient Greek and Roman architecture. You can spend a pleasant day in the heart of a historical city at Agora.
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