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From Lycus to the Büyük Menderes
Dossier in brief
Place, time and memory in one narrative.
From Lycus to the Büyük Menderes: Laodicea, Hierapolis and Tripolis weaves a living historical narrative across the landscapes and communities of the Southern Aegean.
Long-form story · Culture and memory · A link to today · deniz-doga
Narrative
From Lycus to the Büyük Menderes: Laodicea, Hierapolis and Tripolis explores the rich cultural and historical landscape of Southern Aegean, connecting ancient sites, maritime heritage, and local communities.
Sequence
The narrative traces key historical turning points across antiquity, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, highlighting how regional geography shaped human endeavor.
Stops
Moving across key stopping points and heritage landscapes, the story connects regional routes easily explored via the [Culture Map](/en/harita?q=From%20Lycus%20to%20the%20B%C3%BCy%C3%BCk%20Menderes%3A%20Laodicea%2C%20Hierapolis%20and%20Tripolis).
Present-day link
Today, the resonance of this story lives on in local traditions, architectural landmarks, and the vibrant cultural fabric of the Aegean.
Periods
- Hellenistic era
- Roman era
- Eastern Roman era
- The Aegean today