Miletus [site]
unknown (Greek (ancient))
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Date
-499--400Description
The Heroon (this structure contained a courtyard with a tomb chamber in the middle which contained an altar - built during the Roman period); general view; Located near the mouth of the Menderes; was one of 12 Ionian cities & one of the greatest cities of ancient Asia Minor; was large trade center with 4 harbors; founded colonies on Black Sea, in Egypt & Italy; noted as a literary center. Source: Thesaurus of Geographic Names (Notes) [website]; http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/tgn/ (accessed 2/14/2008)
Type of Work
excavation (site)Subject
Greek (ancient)
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