Aizanoi Ancient City

The ancient city of Aizonai (Aizonai Orenyeri),

Aizonai Ancient City (Aizonai Ruins), located 58 km away from Kütahya city center and within the Çavdarhisar district, has been described as a city that has attracted more attention lately. It is also stated that the name of this ancient city comes from the son of Erato, the daughter of Zeus, and Arkas, one of the leading figures of Arkadia.

Aizonai Ancient Settlement

During the studies carried out inside the settlement of Aizonai Ancient City (Aizonai Ruins), ruins from the Bronze Age were first encountered. The excavations carried out afterwards in 1970 are still continuing. It is stated that this ancient city, built around Koca Çay, became increasingly rich with wool, wine and grain. In the 7th century AD, Rye Tatars settled in this region and gave rise to its current name.

The temple located in the city of Aizonai is referred to as the sacred area of the city. It is said that this temple started to be built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. It is also stated that there is a different point at the bottom of the temple. There is a female bust in front of the temple, showing that the temple was built for Zeus. However, according to later research, it is said that the temple was not only dedicated to Zeus but was also built for Cybele.

Two of Aizonai's four main Roman bridges are still in use. The graves located in the northern part of Koca Çay also show that the city was a settlement area during the Roman period. It is also stated that around 30 thousand people lived in this area during the Roman period.

History of Aizonai

Aizonai is also referred to as the stock exchange area of its period in the 2nd century AD. It is said that the standards of the goods listed here are met and purchase and sale transactions take place for a certain fee. The inscriptions on this building were written in Greek and Latin. It is also stated that this stock exchange building emerged after the Gediz Earthquake in 1970.

The theater and stadium are also among the well-known areas within Aizonai. It is stated that these two ruins were built in the 2nd century AD and it is also said that they were completed at regular intervals. At the same time, the bathhouse located on the stadium road is also an interesting historical area.

Where is Aizanoi Ancient City, Entrance Fee?

Aizanoi Ancient City, also known as Aizanoi Ruins, is located in the Çavdarhisar district of the province of Kütahya. You can visit the museum every day of the week between 08:30 and 19:00. The entrance fee to the museum is 20 TL for 1 adult. Museum Card holders can visit for free.

While You're At It

While you are here to visit the Aizanoi Ancient City, you can visit many historical places and museums around Kütahya. More to visit in Kütahya by visiting Kütahya Museums page on our website. You can add the historical place and museum to your route.

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