Magnesia on the Maeander
The ruins of an ancient Greek city in Ionia, Magnesia on the Maeander occupied a strategically important position in the triangle between Priene, Ephesus, and Tralles, and was settled by Magnetes from Thessaly alongside Cretans. Built on the slopes of Mount Thorax along the banks of the Lethacus river, a tributary of the Maeander, the site lies west of the modern village of Tekin in Aydın Province. The surrounding territory was known in antiquity for its fertile land, producing wine, figs, and cucumbers.
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- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi
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Magnesia on the Maeander: quick answers
Where is Magnesia on the Maeander?
Magnesia on the Maeander is in Aydin, Türkiye, about 62 km39 miles in a straight line from Samos.
How do you get to Magnesia on the Maeander?
The nearest airport is Selçuk (IZM), about 28 min away by road. The nearest train station is Ortaklar, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Magnesia on the Maeander?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is January, with about 127 mm5.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)