Klazomenai Akropolis

Story

Set on the high hills of Urla, the Acropolis of Klazomenai rises like the memory of Anatolia's ancient civilizations. As one of the important centers of the Ionian colonies, Klazomenai has carried the remains of human life down to the present day, from the Geometric period through the Classical and Hellenistic ages. The architectural structures emerging from its stone foundations tell of just how advanced this region was in the ancient world. The archaeological layers around the acropolis reveal a meeting point of Greek, Persian, and Anatolian civilizations. The ceramics found here in particular attest to the intense connection of trade networks between East and West. Among İzmir's tranquil coastal towns, when visiting Klazomenai be sure to explore the sea views as well, for the inhabitants of the ancient city also lived gazing upon this same scenery every day.