Izmir/Turcia

Izmir's history goes back to 3000 BC according to the results of historical and archaeological knowledge. Findings and Investigations Many Have Been Made to enlighten Izmir's history: The continuous excavations on the ridges by Prof. Dr. Ekrem Bayrakli Akurgal since 1959, the discovery of the Zeus Altar by the German archaeologist Carl Humman in Pergamon (Bergama) between 1866 and 1878 , the discovery of the Artemis Temple in 1869 by the British Wood and the continuous excavations by Austrian archaeologists at Un certain intervals of the city of ancient Ephesus since 1904. Findings and many investigations have been made to enlighten Izmir History: excavations continued on the ridges by Prof. Dr. Ekrem Akurgal Bayrakli of 1959, the discovery of the Zeus Altar of the German archaeologist Carl Humman Pergamon (Bergama) between 1866 and 1878, the discovery Artemis Temple Wood in 1869 by British archaeologists digging continues by Austrian town from time to ancient Ephesus since 1904. Also Many Researchers in different universities is still investigating on the city's historical development. Also, many researchers from different universities are still investigating the historical development of the city.

Many legends have known about the derivation of the name of Izmir. Many legends are known about the derivation of the name of Izmir. ACCORDING to the knowledge Acquired Scientific studies from the word "IZMIR" cams from Smyrna in the ancient Ionian dialect and Smyrna as it WAS in the Attican Written (around Athens) dialect. Depending on the knowledge gained from scientific studies word "IZMIR" came from Smyrna in the ancient Ionian dialect and was written as Smyrna in Attican (around Athens) dialect. Note: The Greek word Smyrna WAS, it cam from Anatolian root like Many Other names in the Aegean Region from the texts Belonging to 2000 BC in the Kültepe settlement in Kayseri, the likes Called Tismyrna come across and the WAS (Ti) at the Beginning WAS omitted and the City WAS pronounced as Smyrna. Smyrna was not Greek word came from Anatolian root as many other names in the Aegean Sea region of the texts belonging to 2000 BC, Kültepe settlement in Kayseri, a place called Tismyrna was met (Ti), the beginning was omitted and the town was pronounced as Smyrna. So the city Smyrna WAS Called the Early Years of 3000 BC or late 1800 BC In the Turkish Called WAS was the city of Izmir. So the city was called Smyrna the early years of 3000 BC or late 1800 BC In the Turkish era the city was called Izmir.
In the Years of 3000 BC Western Anatolia under the rich WAS Influence Trojan civilization. The settlement built on the Aegean coast Areas Also GeneRally developed under the Influence Trojan. The Hittites The which Homer wrote about in the Iliad, we're an active force and civilization in the Anatolian mountain Pastures Because the Trojans and the Hittites of the Allies Were they HAD a big Influence on the Aegean Settlements. Between 3000 BC Western Anatolia was rich in a Trojan civilization influence. settlement areas built on the Aegean coast also developed generally under the Trojan influence. Hittites which Homer wrote the Iliad, were an active force and civilization in the Anatolian mountain pastures because the Trojans were allies of the Hittites and had a great influence on the Aegean settlements. As a matter of fact captain (Çandarli) in the River basin and similar Bakirçay Settlements Were built by the Hittites. As a matter of fact captain (Çandarli) Bakirçay River basin and similar settlements were built by the Hittites. It is believed That the Amazons lived in the area between Caria and the Lydia Which today is the sides of the Yamanlar Mountains, and they carried on Their existence Until the arrival of the Aioli and the Ions. It is believed that the Amazons lived in the area between Caria and Lydia, today's Yamanlar sides of mountains, and continued their existence until the arrival of Aioli and ions.
The Aioli and the Ions Who Fled from the Doric invasion around 1000 BC, cam from Greece and settled in Izmir and surroundings STIs. Aioli and ions that have escaped the Doric invasion around 1000 BC, came from Greece and settled in Izmir and its surroundings. The Ionian and Settlements Aeolos is important as Follows: Bergama (Pergamon), Manisa (Magnesia), Izmir (Smyrna), Urla (Klazomenai, near Cesme) Kemalpaşa (Nimphaion), Cesme-Ildiri (erythrea) Sigacik (Teos) Phokaia, Selcuk (Ephesus). Aeolos important Ionian settlements are as follows: Bergama (Pergamon), Manisa (Magnesia), Izmir (Smyrna), Urla (Klazomenai, near Cesme) Kemalpaşa (Nimphaion), Cesme-Ildiri (erythrea) Sigacik (Teos) , Phokaia, Selcuk (Ephesus).
Izmir night Until the 7th century BC Izmir got Richer Because of ITS trade Neighbors With its especially Lydia. By the 7th century BC Izmir got richer because of trade with its neighbors especially Lydia. Its good neighbor Relationships with Lydia lasted Until conquered by the Lydians Were the Persians. Good relations with its neighbor Lydia lasted until the Lydians were conquered by the Persians. The Persian Sovereignty ended with Alexander the Great 's arrival to Anatolia in 334 BC In tissue Years in Which Began the Hellenistic Period, a new settlement formed around Kadifekale WAS (Mount Pagos) and ITS city walls and Belong to the Hellenistic Period Have undergone Many restorations in the following Periods. Persian sovereignty ended with Alexander the Great and the arrival of "the Anatolia in 334 BC In these years, which began the Hellenistic period, a new location was formed around Kadifekale (Mount Arios) and its walls are part of the city Hellenistic period and have undergone many restorations in subsequent periods.
                                                                                                                                                                              
         











The city, which was linked to the Pergamon Empire in 197 BC, passed into the control of the Roman Empire, after a short period of time between 27 BC and 324 AD Roman control transformed Izmir into an important commercial port city. For the West, Izmir WAS seen as the center of Asia. To the west, Izmir was seen as central Asia. In this Period the Agora, Acropolis, Theater, Stadium, and constructions That DID Not Remain up to now, like the libraries and the fountains, we're built During this period. During this period the Agora, Acropolis, Theater, Stadium, and constructions which have hitherto remained, such as libraries and wells were constructed during this period.