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    Priene was an ancient Greek city of Ionia located in Aydın Province, Turkey. The city was constructed entirely within the 4th century BC. The ruins include theatre, agora, sanctuaries dedicated to Zeus and Demeter and most importantly the Temple of Athena.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Archaeological Site of Priene.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Priene
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    Priene

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2018

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Turkey

    Aydın Province

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    4th Century BC

    Ancient Greek

    Hellenistic + Roman + Byzantine

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    Ancient Greek & Hellenistic & Roman Monuments

     

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