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Alexandria Troas is an ancient ruined city in the province Çanakkale in the Turkey.
background
This city once rivaled Byzantium for the title of Constantinople. Today only ruins are a reminder of that time. The city was founded in 310 BC. under the name Antigoneia by Antigonos Monophthalmos, but probably built on a much older settlement. Nine years later the city was renamed by Lysimachus in Alexandria Troas. With numerous relocations from smaller places in the area, the city quickly grew in size. During this time the city could Troy run down the rank. The strategically well-located port, access to some trade routes and the wealth of resources in the area were a guarantee for prosperity and good sources of income. During this time, the 8 km long city wall was built, which encompasses an area of 400 hectares. When in the year 12 BC. A Roman veterans' colony was established here under Emperor Augustus, making the city the most important hub in the east of the empire. Every movement of the army from east to west (or vice versa) passed through this city. The influence of the city became so great that first Caesar and later Constantine considered making the city the new capital of the Roman Empire. The early Christians also quickly recognized the central role of the city. So Paul visited the city twice and was inspired to spread the Christian faith in Europe too. But in the following centuries Constantinople increasingly rose to become the leading metropolis in the Eastern Roman Empire, so that the influence of Alexandria Troas waned. In addition, the Goths invaded in the third century and caused fear and horror here too. Two major earthquakes in the fifth and sixth centuries AD. finally sealed the end of the city.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Çanakkale (IATA code: CKZ and ICAO code: LTBH), which, apart from charter flights, is only served by AnadoluJet. This has connections with Ankara and Istanbuler Airport Sabiha Gokcen. From here it continues on the road.
By train
By bus
In the street
The ruins are near the town of Dalyan (not to be confused with Dalyan in Lycia), which is right on the coast near the island Bozcaada is to be found. It's not far from here and it is well signposted.
By car from Çanakkale from the north or from Izmir Coming from the south it is best to take the D550 to Ezine. Here you turn towards Gökçebyır and Geyikli. In Geyikli you take the junction towards Dalyan.
The ruins are signposted from the D550. The signs are not continuous.
There is a free car park on site1 parking spot from which one can easily reach the excavation site. The city wall is located in front of the excavation site when viewed from Dalyan. The thermal baths are located about a kilometer behind the excavation site.
By boat
mobility
The excavation site is small and clear and can be explored on foot. But if you want to see everything, you should be mobile and bring good shoes. The thermal baths, for example, are located off the road (but not to be missed) in the bushes in the forest and can be reached via a small path. Most of the former metropolis is not yet accessible in the bushes.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Therme of Herodes Atticus
- city wall
- 2 Boulevard
- 3 Agora temple
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
There are numerous pensions and hotels in nearby Dalyan.
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
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