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Wall and Gate
These city walls were constructed by the Greeks
in the fourth century B.C. and are very well preserved. On the last leg
of his third missionary journey, Paul walked from Alexandria Troas to
Assos (Acts 20:5-6, 13-14), where he met his companions, who had gone
ahead of him by sea. It was about a 20-mile (32-km) journey, and
judging from the positions of the cities, he likely entered Assos
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Temple of Athena
On the 700-foot-high acropolis rests the Temple of Athena, made completely
of igneous rock called andesite. It bears a mixture of Doric and Ionic
styles and dates from 530 B.C. Elsewhere on the hill, excavators
discovered a gymnasium, a treasury, baths, a theater, a necropolis, and a
rectangular agora (marketplace). Also, a Byzantine wall surrounds the
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Modern Harbor
After Paul reached Assos, he and his companions sailed to Mitylene on
the island of Lesbos as they traveled to Jerusalem. The harbor from
which they sailed has silted over, but inhabitants of the modern city (Behramkale)
have constructed their own artificial harbor, today used mostly for
fishing. |
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Related Websites |
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Assos (Behramkale) (Explore
Turkey) Focuses primarily on the political history of the city, giving
an account of the many conquerors of the region. Also includes a
description of the major archaeological features of the site.
Assos (Perseus)
Offers a multi-faceted description of the site including
physical features, history, excavations, sources, and a wide selection of
pictures.
Assos (Behramkale) (Christian
Travel Study Program) Summarizes the
history, location, and archaeological finds associated with the site.
Assos (Behramkale) (Turkey Travel
Planner) Offers inviting information for area tourists, including travel
directions.
Behramkale (Assos) (About Turkey)
Spotlights the cultural details of the city and its historical
contribution to art, science, and learning.
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