Miletus was a Mycenaean stronghold on the coast of Asia Minor from c.1450 to 1100 BC. The 13th century BC saw the arrival of Luwian language speakers from south central Anatolia calling themselves the Carians. Later in that century other Greeks arrived. The city at that time rebelled against the Hittite Empire.

Miletus, ancient Greek city of western Anatolia, some 20 miles (30 km) south of the present city of Söke, Turkey. It lies near the mouth of the Büyükmenderes (Menderes) River. Before 500 bce, Miletus was the greatest Greek city in the east.

Jul 20, 2021 · Miletus was an important ancient Greek then Roman city, which still boasts an impressive ancient theatre among its ruins in modern Turkey. Sadly, today’s ruins of Miletus are barely a shadow of its former glory.

Dec 18, 2024 · Miletus, an ancient Greek city on Anatolia’s western coast near the Maeander River, was a flourishing hub of culture, trade, and philosophy in Ionia. Renowned for its wealth and influence before Persian rule in the 6th century BCE, its ruins, located near modern Balat in Turkey, reflect its pivotal role in ancient Greek history.

Aug 25, 2018 · Miletus, though one of the most famous ports of antiquity is now 'marooned in an alluvial delta'. By the middle of the 5th century, it had recovered from Xerxes' attack and was a contributing member of the Delian League.

About the Miletus Ruins in Turkey. Before Persians invaded in the 6th century BC, Miletus was a bustling ancient Greek city and sea trading port. Fast forward over thousands of years, and the sea subsided; Miletus was inland, locals deserted it, and it lay in ruins.

Jun 18, 2020 · Miletus is known for its gigantic 25,000-seat Hellenistic theater, reconstructed by the Romans and perhaps the most impressive theater structure in Anatolia. Located on the southern edge of the Meander River flood plain, 22 km (14 miles) south of Priene (map), Miletus was an important Ionian city for 1400 years, from about 700 BC to 700 AD.