Smyrna - Wikipedia
Smyrna (/ ˈsmɜːrnə / SMUR-nə; Ancient Greek: Σμύρνη, romanized: Smýrnē, or Σμύρνα, Smýrna) was an Ancient Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence, and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. Since about 1930, the city's name has been İzmir.
The History of the Ancient Greek City of Smyrna
2024年9月9日 · Smyrna was once one of the most illustrious of all ancient and Hellenistic-era Greek cities. One of the main centers of Greek settlement in western Anatolia, it once had a temple dedicated to Athena and was the residence of the epic poet Homer.
Smyrna: The History of Asia Minor’s Greatest Greek City
2022年5月18日 · Smyrna was one of the greatest Ancient Greek cities to have existed in Asia Minor, today’s Turkey. Before being Christianised, and long before being Islamified, it once had a temple dedicated to Athena and was the residence of the epic poet Homer.
İzmir - Wikipedia
The modern name İzmir is the Turkish rendering of the Greek name Smyrna (/ ˈ s m ɜːr n ə / SMUR-nə; Greek: Σμύρνη, romanized: Smýrni/Smýrnē). In medieval times, Westerners used forms like Smire, Zmirra, Esmira, Ismira, which was rendered as İzmir into Turkish, originally written as ازمير with the Ottoman Turkish alphabet. [11]
Ancient Smyrna - Drive Thru History®
2018年12月24日 · Smyrna, an ancient city now surrounded by the modern city of Izmir, was originally established around 1000 BC by Aeolian Greek settlers in “Old Smyrna” (Bayraklı Höyüğü) on a small peninsula jutting out from Asia Minor into the Aegean Sea, similar to Old Tyre.
Greek History | Smyrna
Smyrna, known today as Izmir in Turkey, is one of the most significant ancient cities in the Aegean region. With a rich history that spans several millennia, Smyrna played a crucial role in the economic, cultural, and political life of the ancient world.
Smyrna - Turkey: Explore Ancient Cities 2024
2024年7月20日 · Smyrna, the ancient name of Izmir, is not only one of the earliest settlements but also one of the most beautiful cities in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, Smyrna offers …
İzmir | Turkey, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月17日 · Capital of the naval theme (province) of Samos under the Byzantine emperors, Smyrna was taken by the Turkmen Aydın principality in the early 14th century ce. After being conquered in turn by the Crusaders sponsored by Pope Clement VI and by the Central Asian conqueror Timur (Tamerlane), it was annexed to the Ottoman Empire about 1425.
Old Smyrna - The Possible Home of Homer in Anatolia - ThoughtCo
2019年5月29日 · Old Smyrna, also known as Old Smyrna Höyük, is one of several archaeological sites within the modern day limits of Izmir in Western Anatolia, in what is today Turkey, each reflecting early versions of the modern day port city.
Exploring Biblical Smyrna: A Journey Through Time in Izmir
2024年8月13日 · Visit Biblical Smyrna in Izmir Turkey, one of the Seven Churches in Revelation. Walk through ancient ruins and connect with history, faith, and past.