Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Marmara, identified as ancient Mnara, was a significant settlement in Lycia, known for its strategic and defensive prowess during Alexander the Great's invasion in 334 BCE. Situated on a sheer and inaccessible rock acropolis, the town of Marmara featured no city walls but was fortified with towers and strongholds. Its cultural and religious significance is underscored by the presence of a temple dedicated to Artemis, as indicated by a house altar uncovered at Rhodiapolis. The site also includes a bouleuterion overlooking the Pamphylian sea, reflecting its civic organization, and a large cistern indicating advanced water management. During the Hellenistic period, Marmara gained independence as a polis, further highlighting its political relevance in the region.
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- Turkey
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