Milas

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Milas

Milas is a city located in Muğla Province in southwestern Turkey. The city was the first capital of ancient Caria and of the Anatolian beylik of Menteşe in medieval times. The ancient city remains include Uzunyuva (Roman Temple of Augustus), Gümüşkesen (Roman chambered tomb monument) and several Carian tombs.

Site Information

Country: Turkey

District: Muğla Province

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 5th Century BC

Oldest Culture: Ancient Greek

Later Cultures: Hellenistic + Roman + Byzantine + Islamic

Site Features: Ancient Greek & Hellenistic & Roman & Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 102 m

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