
Where?Aphrodisias is located within the boundaries of Geyre Village in the Karacasu district of Aydın Province. It was established in the valley of the Dandalaz Creek, a tributary of the Menderes River, in the Aegean Region. Situated approximately 600 meters above sea level on fertile soil.Why Is It Important?Aphrodisias, named after the goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite, became during the Roman period both a major religious center and a renowned center of sculpture art. Thanks to the marble
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Hikmet Can Urhan

Aphrodisias Ancient City is located within the boundaries of Karacasu district in Aydın Province, Türkiye. The city takes its name from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. In antiquity, Aphrodisias was an important cult center, and it experienced significant development in the fields of art, sculpture, and architecture, especially during the Roman period. The ruins of the city are exhibited today at the Aphrodisias Archaeological Site and Museum. Excavations conducted in the second
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Meryem Şentürk Çoban
ApThe Aphrodisias Museum is located within the ancient city of Aphrodisias, in the Karacasu district of Aydın province, western Türkiye. In antiquity, this city was situated in the Caria region and was one of the most important cultural and artistic centers of the Roman period. The museum lies adjacent to the Temple of Aphrodite and other structures in the archaeological site. Officially opened in 1979, the museum houses one of Türkiye’s unique archaeological collections.History of the MuseumSyste
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Sinem Bostan