The Temple of Zeus at Magnesia on the Meander

Submitted by Iza on Sat, 12/11/2021 - 08:33

From our correspondent Glenn Maffia residing in Didyma

Though having passed the site of Magnesia ad Maeandrum (Magnesia on the Meander) on innumerable occasions, I must guiltily admit that time always seemed to elude me. The constant promise of “next time” just never materialized. To be honest, from the road the site looks less than inspiring, just sturdy city walls and the odd jutting column peeking over the parapet.

Magnesia on the Meander - the Temple of Zeus

Where is the academic literature?

Submitted by Iza on Mon, 11/22/2021 - 17:47

From our correspondent Glenn Maffia residing in Didyma

As Turkish Archaeological News (TAN) readers know full well, I have been writing about the local archaeology for many years within ancient Didyma, and have recently begun to cover interesting events which have caught my notice in Miletus. It is something I find particularly fascinating and intriguing.

Return to the Miletus Cave

Submitted by Iza on Wed, 11/10/2021 - 15:54

Text and photos by Glenn Maffia

Due to the interest generated by last week’s article about the Miletus Cave, I feel obliged to expand a little further on the artefacts which were found within the dark and sinister depths of its chambers, and a particular dark page of history.

Visit to the Sacred Cave at Miletus

Submitted by Iza on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 17:09

Text and photos by Glenn Maffia

Following the recent press reports informing us that the cave beneath Miletus’ theatre was now open to the public, I and two companions decided to journey along to the Meandros River delta to locate and explore this mysterious natural fissure.

Theatre of Dreams or Illusion

Submitted by Iza on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 17:45

Nestling upon the shores of the Aegean some two hours drive south of Izmir one can find the site of the second most important Oracle active during the Archaic and Hellenistic Eras; the Temple of Apollo in ancient Didyma. Indeed, this area was purported to be a sacred place devoted to Apollo even before the Greek colonization c.800 BCE.

Text and photos by Glenn Maffia