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the scope of the history records, Dikili have hosted many civilizations from
the first ages to the present depending on unique characteristics i.e. very
productive soil, deep blue sea, clean and long beaches...
The region known as Mysia, along with the history, initially has shown the
tracks of civilizations belonging to the tribes such as Luwiler, Leleg of
Helens and Peselag.
Dikili have become the hometown of Lydians, Persians,
Phrygians, Romans and Pergamonians in the past history. Many
cities belonging to different civilizations of the ancient ages have found around Dikili as well.
Atarneus is one of the most developed one of these ancient cities in
Dikili. Aristotle also have lived in Atarneus too.
Furthermore, Dikili have hosted Byzantines, Genoeses, Seljuks and Ottomans in the
middle ages.
Dikili was one the villages of the district
Bergama in 1860. Dikili have become a district of Izmir in October 13th,
1928.
Ancient
Cities
In the ancient ages, various cities belonging to some civilizations around
Dikili and its districts have founded. These ancients cities are Atarneus, Pytany, Teuthrania, Malea, Attaia, Elaia, Kanai, Karina and Aigai...
ATARNEUS
The first city which was
built by the Acadians in the center of Ağılkale close to Dikili in B.C. 4000, took the name of "Atarneus" meaning mother goddess, holy source.
The name is given due to
the springs and the hot water sources around. Atarneus is famous not only for the
fertility of its lands but also for being enough rich to print money...
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ARISTOTLE
Aristotle; accepted as the most genius of the classical philosophy, wrote
some of his works that have become the basis of the philosophy nearly 2400
years ago in Atarneus, today known as Aristotelian Hill.
In B.C. 367, Aristotle who was taken from his
home Thrace-Stagyre by the family friend Proksen and brought to Atarneus,
married with Pythias, the niece of Atarneus King Hermias and gave his lectures
here. After the King Hermias fell from his throne, Aristotle left Atarneus and
went to the Macedonian Palace for becoming the tutor of Alexander... |
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PYTANY (CASTLE OF ÇANDARLI)
One of the historical richness of Dikili is the castle of Pytany whose
present name is Çandarlı Castle. Glorious Pytany Castle which is estimated
to be built in the 13th century and restored by the Turks is one of the best
preserved castles in Turkey.
According to the legend, Amazon woman warriors
dominated the district and became the founders of the many coast cities. Pytany, meaning
"The City of Women" have come from this legend.. |
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