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​The Ancient City of Assos

​The Ancient City of Assos is an ancient city located in the Ayvacik district of Çanakkale Province of Turkey. The city is located on the coast of the Aegean Sea, near the village of Behramkale.The Ancient City of Assos, M.D. 7. it was founded in the century and is one of the important cities of the ancient period. The city has a strategic location due to its location on the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea trade routes.There are many important buildings and ruins in the Ancient City of Assos. One of them is the Assos Theater. The theater, which has a capacity of about 5,000 people, has hosted important events of the ancient period. There are also structures such as agora (Sunday place), stoa (colonnaded gallery), baths, temples and monumental gates in the city.The most remarkable structure of the Ancient City of Assos is the Temple of Athena. The temple is built on a high terrace and has an impressive architecture. In addition, there are also places such as the Ancient Port of Assos, the Castle of Assos and the Village of Behramkale among other important structures in the city. Dec.The Ancient City of Assos attracts the attention of tourists because it has natural beauties along with its historical and archaeological riches. In addition to the Ancient City of Assos, the Village of Behramkale, the Ancient Port of Assos and the natural beauties around the city offer a unique experience to visitors. In addition, excavations and restoration works carried out in the city are continuing.

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