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 Teos  90 pictures
 3.40 minutes HQ video Teos is located 3 km from the village Akkum. The few fluted column fragments and chunks of marble rubble suggest that this was once a major Ionian city. It was home to the poet Anacreon and noted for its devotion to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fruitfulness and the pleasures of the cup and the table. Teos, which was founded in 1050-1000 B.C., was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian Confederacy. Teos was mentioned to have two harbors; the harbor to the south is the main harbor, and at the head of a little road, is the second harbor, located to the north - about a mile from the first. Temple of Dionysus  The temple was built at the beginning of the 2nd century B.C. by the architect Hermogenes and restored during Roman times. It stood on a stylobate that measured about 18.5 x 35 m / 61 x 115 ft with 6 x 11 columns. It was the largest temple dedicated to Dionysos in the ancient world. Fragments of the temple can be seen in Izmir Archaeological Museum. Autumn in Teos The Theater  The theatre, built in the 2nd century B.C., lies at the south-west end of the acropolis. The auditorium is completely in ruins, whereas the stage, enlarged in Roman times, is in quite a good state of preservation. A very beautiful view over the city and out to sea can be enjoyed from above the theatre. The Teos theatre is a good example of the Greek type which blends harmoniously with the surrounding countryside. The Odeon  The Odeon (a roofed theatre), lying south-east of the theatre and north-east of the sanctuary of Dionysus, is a well-preserved structure of the Roman period.  Back to Turkey Index
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