Aphrodisias and Kuşadası
Day 11: Ancient Aphrodisias and Kuşadası Tue, May 05, 2026 We'll work our way west toward Turkey's Aegean Coast, where ancient Greek colonists settled 2,500 years ago. Freed from the "establishment" norms of Athens, these communities thrived as centers of learning and creativity - and wealth. This morning, we'll tour the ancient site of Aphrodisias, which, under Greek and Roman rule alike, prospered as a center for the arts. After lunch together we'll continue on to the lively harbor city of Kuşadası. The Roman Theatre of this site, both from the front and inside. Random sites The following 5 pictures are from …..The Temple of Aphrodite was begun in the late first century BC by C. Julius Zoilos, a leading citizen. In the first century AD, the surrounding lonic columns were erected by several local families. The temple was then enclosed in an elaborate colonnaded court or sanctuary area, in the second century AD. Around AD 500, the temple was converted ...
