Turkey 2019 – Ancient Magnesia

Magnesia was built around 400 B.C. on the slopes of Mount Thorax by the banks of the Lethaios River.

Reference: Magnesia on the Meander (Magnesia ad Maeandrum) Prof. Dr. Orhan Bingol.

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Following photos of latrine

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Photo has Source: Archives of Magnesia Excavations, drawing (2D-3D): Hakan Anay, rendering: Mert Ulutas.

Following photos of hypocaust building

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Reference: Magnesia on the Meander (Magnesia ad Maeandrum) Prof. Dr. Orhan Bingol. Plan of Hypocaust source: O. Yilmaz, 2000.

Following photos of Stadium

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Above photo of Stadium, Source: Archives of Magnesia Excavations, drawing: Kutay Karabag (3D), rendering UCLA.

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Following photos of Theatron

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Above photo of reconstruction from a 3-D laser scan,  Archives of Magnesia Excavations, drawing by Kutay Karabag (3D).

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