Erythrai
Erythras (Ancient Greek: Ἐρυθρᾶς) was a port town of ancient Ionia, near Erythrae. Strabo, whose description proceeds from south to north, after describing Teos, says, "before you come to Erythrae, first is Erae, a small city of the Teians, then Corycus, a lofty mountain, and a harbour under it, Casystes; and…
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Çeşme, İzmir
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Archaic–Roman
Through time
The story
Erythras was a port town of ancient Ionia, near Erythrae. Strabo, whose description proceeds from south to north, after describing Teos, says, "before you come to Erythrae, first is Erae, a small city of the Teians, then Corycus, a lofty mountain, and a harbour under it, Casystes; and another harbour called Erythras."
Its site is tentatively located near the modern Sarpdere Limanı, Asiatic Turkey.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Akropol
- Athena Polias Tapınağı
- Theatre
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
Discoveries from Erythrai
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