Miletos
Miletos is an archaeological site in Didim, Aydın Province. Miletos is situated nearby to the ruins Faoustina baths, as well as near Miletus.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Miletus and Faoustina baths.
Miletus
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Miletus was an influential ancient Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia, near the mouth of the Maeander River in present day Turkey. Renowned in antiquity for its wealth, maritime power, and extensive network of colonies, Miletus was a major center of trade, culture, and innovation from the Bronze Age through the Roman period. Miletus is situated 410 metres northeast of Miletos.
Faoustina baths
Ruins
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Faoustina baths is a ruins, which is situated 250 metres southeast of Miletos.
İlyas Bey Mosque
Mosque
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İlyas Bey Mosque is a historical Islamic religious building at Milet in Didim district of Aydın Province, western Turkey. It was built in 1403 by Ilyas Bey, ruler of the Turkish Menteshe emirate. İlyas Bey Mosque is situated 490 metres southeast of Miletos.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Balat and Batıköy.
Balat
Village
Balat is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,036. The ruins of the ancient Greek city of Miletus are near the village.
Batıköy
Village
Batıköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population is 143. Batıköy is situated 2½ km west of Miletos.
Akköy
Village
Akköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,103. It is situated near the western Turkish coast just south of İzmir. Akköy is situated 4½ km south of Miletos.
Miletos
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
37.53034° or 37° 31′ 49″ northLongitude
27.27538° or 27° 16′ 31″ eastElevation
5 metres (16 feet)Open location code
8G99G7JG+45GeoNames ID
9534929
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