
Milas kent merkezinde yer alan Baltalı Kapı, antik Mylasa'nın sur sistemi içinde konumlanmış anıtsal bir giriş yapısıdır. Yapı, mimarisi ve üzerindeki çift yüzlü balta kabartmasıyla dikkat çekerken, farklı dönemlerdeki kullanımıyla da tarihsel süreklilik sergilemektedir. Antik Mylasa’da Yerleşim ve Kent Surları Baltalı Kapı, antik Karya bölgesinin önemli kentlerinden biri olan Mylasa’da inşa edilmiştir. Mylasa, Helenistik, Roma ve Bizans dönemlerinde gelişimini sürdüren bir kent olarak, surlarla
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

The Baltalı Kapı, located in the center of Milas, is a monumental entrance structure within the defensive wall system of ancient Mylasa. Notable for its architecture and the double-faced axe relief on its surface, it also demonstrates historical continuity through its use across different periods. Settlement and City Walls in Ancient Mylasa The Baltalı Kapı was constructed in Mylasa, one of the important cities of the ancient region of Caria. Mylasa, which flourished during the Hellenistic, Roma
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

The Baltalı Gate, located in the center of Milas, is a monumental entrance structure within the defensive wall system of ancient Mylasa. Notable for its architecture and the double-faced axe (labrys) relief carved on its surface, the gate also demonstrates historical continuity through its use across different periods. Settlement and City Walls in Ancient Mylasa The Baltalı Gate was constructed in Mylasa, one of the major cities of the ancient region of Caria. Mylasa, which flourished during the
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl