Euromos Archaeological Site, Muğla | Turkish Museums

Euromos means “strength”, a well-deserved name for one of the strongest cities of the region in ancient times. Today, the Zeus Temple built in the 2nd century AD serves as a witness to those times. It’s actually one of the best-preserved of its kind in Asia, though the reason for this is quite sad. The city was abandoned following a plague, so the temple was never converted to a church, which was the fate of many temples in Anatolia during the rise of Christianity. The 16 columns that still stand bear the names of the people who sponsored them, including a doctor named Menektrates and his daughter Tryphena. Hidden behind an olive grove, the ancient city feels isolated from modern times. Come explore this incredible piece of history. (Euromos Archaeological Site, Muğla) Click here for more information: Follow on Instagram: Follow