Maps of Aydin - Aydin Map, Turkey |
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Return to main Turkey Road Map Heir to Anatolia's rich historical heritage and natural beauty, Aydin was conquered by the Trallians who founded the city of Tralles on the top of the old city. Known by such descriptive terms as 'Flowered' and 'Mighty', when the city was leveled by an earthquake, the emperor Andronik rebuilt the city and named it Andropolis after himself. After passing into the hands of the Selcuks, the city was called Aydin Guzelhisari. During the Ottoman empire it was called "Nefs-i Guzel Hisar der Liva-i Aydin." Aydin was founded by the Trallians and known as Tralles. After being destroyed by an earthquake and rebuilt, it was controlled by the Spartans, Hittites, Phrygians, Ionians, Lydians, Persians and Romans, all of whom brought their own culture and contributed to the development of the region. |
