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May 4, 2018 · The region of Asia Minor is regarded as the birthplace of coinage and the first to use coined money in trade; which of the kingdoms were the first to do this, however, is much disputed. Greek colonists settled the coastline of Asia Minor from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea.
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- Ancient Cities of Anatolia. Ancient cities of Anatolia have been identified with many things in history. I would like to briefly mention some of these historical regions and cities marked on the Anatolia map above.
- Ancient Greek Period. Anatolia had many important cultural centers in the ancient Greek period. Ephesus, the capital of the Ionian League established among ancient Greek sites, was the most important city in this region.
- Anatolia under Roman Rule. Anatolia reached its peak in terms of architecture under the rule of the Roman Empire. Today, you can visit the ancient cities of Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Perge and Aspendos to observe the Roman heritage in Turkey.
- Anatolia under Byzantine Empire. Anatolia was the heart of the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was actually a blend of cultural codes from Ancient Greece and administrative and military codes from Rome.
Anatolia. Coordinates: 39°N 35°E. Anatolia ( Turkish: Anadolu ), also known as Asia Minor, [a] is a large peninsula or a region in Turkey, constituting most of its contemporary territory.
Apr 15, 2020 · This map shows Greece, Asia Minor and Sicily during the Peloponnesian Wars. The main powers of Athens, Sparta and their allies, as well as Achaemenid Persia and neutral states, are highlighted. Key battles are indicated by an X and military campaigns are indicated as arrows.
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Below is the map of Greece, the Aegean islands and Asia Minor. The map contained links to specific articles. Click on a name of a region or a city, on the map, and it will take you to article with information of that region or city.
Map of Asia Minor in 89 BC, showing Roman provinces and client states as well as Pontic territory. The Kingdom of Pontus, under Mithridates VI the Great, is in green. Roman province
Mar 28, 2008 · Map 11: Greece and Asia Minor; Edited by A. E. Astin, F. W. Walbank, M. W. Frederiksen, R. M. Ogilvie; Book: The Cambridge Ancient History; Online publication: 28 March 2008
