Assos (Acts 20:13)

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Assos, Çanakkale, Turkey
Friday, August 15, 2014

Pictures & Video

Temple of Athena
Temple of Athena
530 B.C., built on the edge of the acropolis overlooking the city.
Basilica
Basilica
5th - 6th century A.D.
Acropolis
Acropolis
1st century A.D.
Agora Temple
Agora Temple
1st century B.C.
Agora Temple
Agora Temple
Date unknown
Bouleuterion
Bouleuterion
Hellenistic period
North Stoa Along Agora
North Stoa Along Agora
1st century B.C.
Bath House
Bath House
Roman period
Amphitheater
Amphitheater
3rd century B.C.
Me, the Car, and the Theater
Me, the Car, and the Theater
City Wall
City Wall
Date unknown
Overview of Assos
Overview of Assos
Harbor
Harbor
The ancient harbor is actually submerged beneath the level of the water, but the modern harbor is near the site of the ancient harbor.
Looking South Down the Coast
Looking South Down the Coast
From the acropolis, the southern coast and harbor are clearly visible with the cape on the far left.
Looking North Up the Coast
Looking North Up the Coast
From the acropolis, the northern territory leading toward Troas is very mountainous.
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