Orthosia – Yenipazar, Aydın
Orthosia is a Carian city built on a hill overlooking the Büyük Menderes Valley. According to Strabo, it was a settlement of the Carians.
The city is particularly famous for its floor mosaics. Mosaics depicting gladiator fights excavated here are displayed in the Aydın Archaeology Museum.
Highlights:
- Theatre: Seating steps that remain largely intact.
- Byzantine Castle: Defensive structure located at the summit of the city.
- Necropolis: Tombs located on the slopes.
Sources
- Wikipedia – Orthosia (Caria)
- Vikipedi – Orthosia (Karya)