In our Anatolia, where many civilizations and cultures have flourished, the Büyük Menderes Basin has always been an important geography throughout history and has played a leading role in the development of humanity. One of the important places in this fertile and ancient basin is Nazilli and its surroundings. These lands, which have hosted many civilizations from past to present, are a dazzling cultural region with their historical and archaeological riches.
Nazilli and its surroundings, located on lands irrigated by strategic rivers such as Maiandros (Büyük Menderes) and Harpasos (Akçay), host many ancient cities, rural settlements, castles and mounds. While systematic excavations and research continue in some of these settlements, some of them are waiting for us with all their mystery, preserving their virgin texture in the bosom of nature.
This book, which describes the “Archaeological Riches of Nazilli and Its Surroundings”, contains information that appeals to people from all walks of life, especially the scientific community, who are interested in the subject. The articles in the book have been prepared in light of new information obtained through modern research, using information provided by ancient writers and notes of travelers. Comprehensive evaluations have been made on the political history, cultural and economic richness, social and religious life of the region.