Smyrna (/ ˈsmɜːrnə / SMUR-nə; Ancient Greek: Σμύρνη, romanized: Smýrnē, or Σμύρνα, Smýrna) was an Ancient Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence, and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. Since about 1930, the city's name has been İzmir.

Sep 9, 2024 · Smyrna was once one of the most illustrious of all ancient and Hellenistic-era Greek cities. One of the main centers of Greek settlement in western Anatolia, it once had a temple dedicated to Athena and was the residence of the epic poet Homer.

How is Smyrna related to Jesus' birth? Which apostle started the city's church? Why did God correct them in Revelation?

May 18, 2022 · Smyrna was one of the greatest Ancient Greek cities to have existed in Asia Minor, today’s Turkey. Before being Christianised, and long before being Islamified, it once had a temple dedicated to Athena and was the residence of the epic poet Homer.

Dec 24, 2018 · Smyrna, an ancient city now surrounded by the modern city of Izmir, was originally established around 1000 BC by Aeolian Greek settlers in “Old Smyrna” (Bayraklı Höyüğü) on a small peninsula jutting out from Asia Minor into the Aegean Sea, similar to Old Tyre.

Jul 20, 2024 · Smyrna, the ancient name of Izmir, is not only one of the earliest settlements but also one of the most beautiful cities in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, Smyrna offers …

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Dec 24, 2018 · Smyrna, an ancient city now surrounded by the modern city of Izmir, was originally established around 1000 BC by Aeolian Greek settlers in “Old Smyrna” (Bayraklı Höyüğü) on a small peninsula jutting out from Asia Minor into the Aegean Sea, similar to Old Tyre.

Revered by the ancient historian and geographer Strabo for its beauty (Geogr. 14.646), Smyrna was a pivotal site for religious and cultural exchange in antiquity. What was the significance of Smyrna in the ancient Mediterranean?

Old Smyrna (Greek Παλαιὰ Σμύρνα, Palaia Smyrna, Turkish Eski Smyrna) is an ancient Greek exonym first known to have been applied by Strabo (14.1.37) to a city of the endonym Σμύρνα, Smyrna. It had existed at the same location on the Bay of Smyrna, Turkey, since prehistoric times.