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Aigai (Nemrutkale)
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  • By karaagac on April 30, 2006
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    Aigai (Nemrutkale), which was one of the 12 Aiol cities mentioned by Heroditus, is situated on a hill four-five kilometers to the south of Köseler Village. The history of the city, goes back to B.C.8th century according to the archeological data and historians. It was established in an area which was not sufficient enough for trade. As a consequence of the city's insufficient geographical and economical conditions, the city was unable to create a political power. There are the ruins of "Apollon Khrestenese" in the bed of Koca Dere, about 7-8 km south of Aigai. The city walls were built to match the geographical features of the area.
    An Agora structure with a stoa on the facade and great supporting walls that carry this strucucture, the ruins of Bouleterion in the north of agora, the stadium with terraced walls in the south, the Theatre and the Temple of Demeter in the west and the ruins of a Peripteral temple are all stituated within the city walls.

  • Address: Koseler Village
  • Website: http://www.manisalife.com/manisa_ing/manisadevam.htm
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    Sardes
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  • By karaagac on April 30, 2006
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    At Sart on the Sart Cayi (Pactole River) are the ruins of ancient Sardis, which was the capital of the Lydian realm of Croesus. There are the remains of the Temple of Artemis and a restored gymnasium, which testify to the past splendor of this ancient city. The important 3rd century synagogue is certainly worth a visit.

  • Directions: Between Ahmetli and Salihli Towns, 87 km east of Izmir.
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    Manisa City Center
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  • By karaagac on April 17, 2006
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    City in western Turkey with more than 200,000 inhabitants, situated just 25 km northeast of Izmir. It is the capital of Manisa province with 1.3 million inhabitants.
    Manisa is an attractive, modern city with a far-reaching past in the Aegean region of Anatolia. Its history goes back to 500 BC but the first known settlements date back to the 14th century BC.
    The main economic activity of Manisa is agriculture, producing wine grapes, olives, tobacco, sesame and cotton. Among modern industries, Manisa is a wide range of electronics industries. The surrounding lands extract magnesite, zinc and mercury.
    Since the great Ottoman Sultans chose Manisa as the training ground for crown princes, there are many examples of Ottoman architecture, as well as Seljuk.

  • Website: http://goturkey.kultur.gov.tr/destinasyon_en.asp?belgeno=9631&belgekod=9631&Baslik=Manisa
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    Manisa Tulip (Anemon)
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  • Updated By karaagac on April 23, 2006
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    Everybody thinks that tulips come from Holland. Actually, Tulips are native to Central Asia and Turkey. In the 16th Century they were brought to Holland from Turkey, and quickly became widely popular. Today Tulips are cultivated in Holland in great numbers and in huge fields. Dutch bulbs, including tulips and daffodils, are exported all around the world so people thinks that it's originated from there as well. In fact many cultivated varieties were widely grown in Turkey long before they were introduced to European gardens.
    Manisa has a special tulip breed wich is called Manisa Tulip or Anemon. In the spring time it can be found at many places in Manisa, especially on the Spil Mountain.

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    Kybele (Goddess of Prosperity)
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  • By karaagac on April 23, 2006
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    Kybele is an internationally recognized goddess of Anatolian origin who is identified with various names in distinct countries and cultures. On the Manisa-Turgutlu route, approximately 7 km from Manisa and located at the northern foot of Mt. Spil near the Akpınar is a relief carved into the rock. This relief portraying Kybele - the mother of all life on Earth - is approximately 10 to 12 m above ground level. Due to the Hittite features of the hyroglyphs on the relief, it is believed that it dates back to the Hittite era.

  • Website: http://www.manisamesirmacunu.com/manisa_hv_en.htm#
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    Aigai (Nemrutkale)
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  • By karaagac on April 30, 2006
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    Located within the borders of the Koseler Village within the jurisdiction area of the Manisa provincial center, Aigai is one of the twelve Aiol towns that Heredot speaks of. Though there has been no expedition yet, the ruins evidence that the town stretches back to the Pergamon Kingdom and was an important commercial center during the Roman reign. A portion of the rampart that surrounded the town is still intact. The agora, theater, stadium, parliament and temple ruins are fairly evident.

  • Directions: Köseler Village, 45 km north of Manisa.
  • Website: http://www.manisamesirmacunu.com/manisa_hv_en.htm#
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    Mesir Paste ('Mesir Macunu' in Turkish)
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  • By karaagac on April 18, 2006
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    Mesir Paste has a nice taste and a wonderful smell. Amongst its many uses, it is affective for aches, pains, colds, indigestion, lack of appelite and bad breath. The 41 spices used in the paste are as follows:
    Allspice, Alpina officinarum root, Anise, Black cumin, Black myrobalan, Black pepper, Buckthorn, Cardamon, Cassia, Chebulic myrobalan, Chinaroot, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coconut, Coriander, Cubeb, Cumin, Dried orange blossom, Fennel, Galingale, Ginger, Iksir sugar, India blossom, Java pepper, Licorice extract, Licorice root, Mastic, Millet, Mirrisafi, Muskroot, Mustard seed, Orange peel, Rhubarb, Saffron, Salts of lemon, Senna, Turmeric, Ud?lkahr, Vanilla, Woad and Yellow myrobalan.

  • Phone: +90-236-231 13 37
  • Website: http://www.manisamesirmacunu.org/manisamesir-en.html
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    Bintepeler (Lydian King Tombs)
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  • By karaagac on April 23, 2006
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    On the southern stretch of the Salihli - Akhisar road and along the border of the Gediz Plains, there are approximately 90 tumulus. These are the tombs of the Lydian kings and the government officials that served the kingdom. The most significant of these tumulus is the tombs believed to house King Alyettes and King Gyeges.

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    Manisa Province
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  • By karaagac on April 17, 2006
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    The province of Manisa is located in Western Anatolia between Spil Mountain and Gediz River and is at an important junction point for transportation of Aegean Region. The city is a developed agricultural, industrial and trade city. The foundation history descends to the BC 3000 years and the traces and remnants of Hittite, Frig, Lydia, Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine, Turkish States and Ottoman civilizations are found in the city. The intensified culture and art throughout the history and the crossing trade routes had made the province of Manisa an attractive and interesting holiday center with the rich cultural and natural beauties providing different holiday possibilities.

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    Philadelphia (Alasehir)
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  • By karaagac on April 23, 2006
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    The temple ruins, the theater on the northern foot of Toptepe, the city walls and eastern gate erected during the Byzantine reign and the St. Jean Church dating back the the 6th century BC are the most significant works found in Alasehir on the Toptepe flats considered the acropolis of antique Philadelphia.
    Founded by the Apostle Ioannes, the St. Jean Church is one of the 7 churches in the Aegean region dating from the early Christian era. Mentioned in the Revelations of the Bible, these Seven Churches (Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardes, Philadelphia, Laodicia and Ephesus) that are believed to have received The Message are accepted as the first churches of Christianity.
    While all seven churches are located in Anatolia, three of these (Sardes, Philadelphia and Thyatira) are found within the Manisa provincial borders and frequented by tourists of faith.

  • Directions: Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Izmir.
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