Ephesus flourished under Roman Republic as port and commercial center. Aizanoi was important Roman road network with Zeus Temple and stadium. Aphrodisias is city of Aphrodite, requiring 3 hours to explore. Side features ancient Greek ruins, Pamukkale bath, and Duden falls
Turkey's history spans multiple empires with diverse architectural styles. Tour guides must study and gain qualifications for expertise. UNESCO World Heritage sites include cities and villages
Göbeklitepe features 12,000-year-old megaliths with anthropomorphic T-pillars. Göbeklitepe is now UNESCO World Heritage site, located 11km northeast of Şanlıurfa
Commagene was established in southwestern Anatolia by Ptolemaeus in 163 BCE. Name derived from Kummuh, a Neo-Hittite kingdom in the region. Kingdom served as buffer state between Armenia, Parthia, Pontus, and Rome. Greek was official language, Armenian and Persian also spoken
Troy offers small ruins with wooden horse-shaped entrance. Didyma features well-preserved Ionic temple of Apollo. Priene was once sea-based, now landlocked due to river silt. Miletus was ancient port city with earthquake-damaged theater. Myra showcases Lycian tombs and Santa Claus's tomb