Aeolis: Quick Facts

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cave dwellings in Cappadocia

Anatolia

historical region, Asia

Greece

country, Europe

The Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, surrounded by ancient stone walls and ruins, with city buildings and a distant hill in the background.

ancient Greek civilization

historical region, Eurasia

Lésbos

Lésbos

island, Greece

Flag of Turkey featuring a red field with a white crescent moon and white five-pointed star.

Turkey

country, Asia and Europe

Key People

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Ephorus

Greek historian

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Arcesilaus

Greek philosopher

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Alcidamas

Greek writer

Temple of Artemis at Jerash, Jordan. (Jarash, Jordan)

Ancient Anatolia

Marble bust of Alexander the Great, in the British Museum, London, England. Hellenistic Greek, 2nd-1st century BC. Said to be from Alexandria, Egypt. Height: 37 cm.

Ancient Greece