Nysa ancient site

Nyssa ancient site is located in Aydin county and it was one of the important city states on Western region. Let’s listen to the story of Nyssa;

Nyssa ancient site was constructed by Anthiochos Soter I in 3rd centuries BC and it was built with every sort of facilities including gymnasium and theater. It was famous for philosophy education. Strabon was there to have a philosophy education. The most outstanding sector was education due to important education facilities.

According to Strabon, the most important building of the site was Bouleuterion which was used as Geronticon (Assembly of elders). Exterior walls were collapsed but some Byzantine walls were discovered.

Tunnels of Nyssa ancient site
Theater of Nyssa ancient site

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