Euromos

Euromos

Euromus or Euromos (Ancient Greek: Εὔρωμος and Εὔροωμος) – also, Europus or Europos (Εὐρωπός), Eunomus or Eunomos (Εὔνωμος), Philippi or Philippoi (Φίλιπποι); earlier Kyromus and Hyromus – was an ancient city in Caria, Anatolia; the ruins are approximately 4 km southeast of Selimiye and 12 km northwest of Milas…

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Country
Türkiye
Region
Milas, Muğla
Civilisation
Anatolian heritage
Period
Classical–Hellenistic–Roman

Through time

Prehistorybefore 3000 BCEBronze & Iron Age3000–800 BCEClassical800–323 BCEHellenistic & Roman323 BCE–400 CELate Antique & Medieval400–1500 CE

The story

Euromus or Euromos – also, Europus or Europos (Εὐρωπός), Eunomus or Eunomos (Εὔνωμος), Philippi or Philippoi (Φίλιπποι); earlier Kyromus and Hyromus – was an ancient city in Caria, Anatolia; the ruins are approximately 4 km southeast of Selimiye and 12 km northwest of Milas (the ancient Mylasa), Muğla Province, Turkey. It was situated at the foot of Mount Grium, which runs parallel to Mount Latmus, and was built by one Euromus, a son of Idris, a Carian.

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What you will see

  1. Zeus Lepsynos Tapınağı
  2. Theatre
  3. Agora

Before you go

  • Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
  • Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
  • Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.

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