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Once located 3 km north of Kusadasi, Phygale was known as one of the oldest settlements
in the area. Two different points of view arise about the foundation of Phygale. For some
archeologists, the town was established by the Lelegians who moved from central Anatolia
to the west. On the other hand famous historian Strabon cited that Agamemnon - King of
Argos, was the establisher of Phygale. According to Strabon, the city of Phygale was used
as a safety place for curing the wounded soldiers of Agamemnon and for repairing
the boats during the Trojan War. Strabon also mentions about a temple dedicated to
the Goddess of the Moon, named Mumkia in Phygale. |
An illness that affected the Agamemnon’s forces is the main inspiration of the name Phygale.
Years later, the city became a treatment and entertainment center during
the reign of Alexander the Great.
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By the recent excavations, numerous remaining and ceramics have been revealed and are
displayed in Aydin Museum. The city walls, foundation remains of houses and the remains
of the harbor may be noticed scarcely and partially, as the area has not been excavated totally. | |
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