Meanders of the Maeander

Narrative

Meanders of the Maeander: Landlocked Cities from the Latmic Gulf to Lake Bafa 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=Meanders%20of%20the%20Maeander%3A%20Landlocked%20Cities%20from%20the%20Latmic%20Gulf%20to%20Lake%20Bafa).

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

• Ionia & Aeolis
• Hellenistic era
• Roman era

Narrative stops

• Ancient City of Miletus
• Ancient City of Priene
• Ancient City of Myus

Research sources

• From the Gulf of Latmos to Lake Bafa: The progradation of the Büyük Menderes delta and its impact on the ancient cities of Priene, Miletus, and Myus
• Strabon Geographika - 14. Kitap (İyonya, Karia ve Adalar)