Around Gokpinar Retreat Center
        PRIENE                                        MILETOS                           DIDYMA (Apollonian
Temple)
         IASSOS (35km)                   EPHESUS (180km)                   PAMUKKALE
(220km)
Located between the city of Milas and
lovely Bafa Lake, Euromos Temple is
known to be one of the best-preserved
temples in Asia Minor.  It was built in the
2nd century A.D. & was believed to be
completed ever.(45km)
Herodotus, the "Father of History", was born in
Halicarnassus.   During the reign of Artemisia II, two
memorable feats were accomplished.  One was the
construction of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World, the Tomb of King Mausolus (from which we derived
our word 'mausoleum'). The second feat was the success of a
brilliant battle plan rivaling that of Artemisia I.
Today, BODRUM is one of the most popular destinations in
the world, known for its beaches, history and nightlife.
This temple was famous
throughout the Greek world for
its oracles, such that it surpassed
even the reputation of Delphi.
The harbor of Panamos, near
Didyma, became very busy.  
Frequently visited by scores of
military commanders, common
folk & the wealthy, visitors
flocked to this area to learn their
future from the priests of the
temple.
The name "Priene" is thought to
have pre-Grecian origins, dating
from when the Cretan islands,
''Praisos and Prianson" had
relations with Priene.  Prior to
becoming one of the 12 members of
the Ionian Confederation and
participating in the "Ionian
Rebellion," Priene had been under
Lydian dominion for several
centuries.
Miletos, one of the oldest cities of IoniaIt,
was also a city of many scientists &
philosophers, such as Thales,
Anaximander, Hekataios (principle
source to Herodotos) and closer to us,
Isidorus, the architect of Hagia Sophia in
Istanbul. Miletos' alphabet was
recognized in the Greek world as the
official Greek alphabet, which is the
basis of the current Latin alphabet.
Hierapolis was famous for its
thermal springs.  Frequented by
people from nearby cities & Laodicea
(an ancient site established before
Hierapolis), its waters' properties
were known for  curing numerous
illnesses.
From the time of 3 BC, the fame of
Hierapolis increased continually,
leading to migrations which began
locally and increased as its
popularity rivalled the city of
Laodicea.
Ephesus, once the most important
commercial center of  Western
Anatolia, is now one of the
highlights for tourists exploring
Turkey.
This city was established as a port
on the mouth of the river Cayster
and was one of the world's foremost
cities, prized for its location on a
strategic Anatolian trade route.
Its significance in the history of
world religion is rich and
indisputable, attracting thousands
of travelers yearly.
As one of the most important site of the
region of Caria, the history of Iasos
dates back to 3000 BC. Once situated on
an island, the city is now joined to the
mainland, creating a peninsula. The
people of ancient Iasos made most  of
their money from fishing, a tradition
that continues to this day.
Apollo & Artemis were the protecting
god & goddess of Iasos.
             EUROMOS (45 km)                                BODRUM -- Halicarnassus (30 km)        
GOKPINAR
Istanbul
Bodrum
Ephesus
Iassos
Euromos
Pamukkale
Didyma
TURKEY
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